Kimondottan

Kimondottan is a Hungarian adverb meaning explicitly, specifically, or particularly. It is used to emphasize a quality, statement, or characteristic, often before an adjective or noun phrase to indicate a high degree or clear intention.

Examples of usage include: Kimondottan fontos ez a kérdés. A döntést kimondottan gyorsan hozták meg. A beszámoló kimondottan egyértelmű volt. In these contexts, kimondottan strengthens the meaning of the surrounding word or phrase, signaling that something is stated or asserted with clarity.

Etymology and form: the word derives from the verb kimond, meaning to utter or declare. By adding the adverbial suffix -ottan, it forms a manner adverb that conveys expressiveness or definiteness, roughly translating to “expressly” or “explicitly” in English.

Usage and nuance: kimondottan tends to appear in formal or written language, though it is also common in everyday speech. It usually modifies adjectives or adjective-noun combinations, such as “kimondottan fontos” (especially important) or “kimondottan jó” (particularly good). It conveys a stronger sense than simply "különösen" (particularly) and often implies that something has been stated or determined with clarity.

Related terms and translations: core synonyms include kifejezetten and különösen, though each carries its own nuance. In English, kimondottan can be translated as explicitly, specifically, or particularly, depending on context.