Kompetenciákban

Kompetenciákban is a Hungarian locative form of the noun kompetenciák, meaning “in the competencies” or “within the scope of competencies.” It is used to indicate location, domain, or area of reference in a sentence. The base kompetencia denotes a capability that enables performance, and kompetenciák is its plural form, referring to a set of such capabilities.

Etymology and grammar: Kompetencia originates from a borrowed term (often linked to German Kompetenz or Latin competentia). In Hungarian, adding the plural suffix -k yields kompetenciák, and the locative suffix -ban attaches to the plural, producing kompetenciákban. The choice of -ban versus -ben follows vowel harmony; in this case, -ban is used because the stem ending is a back vowel.

Usage and context: The phrase is common in education, human resources, and organizational development. It appears when discussing what falls inside a given set of skills or competencies, or when describing activities, assessments, or outcomes that occur within that domain. Examples include: “Az értékelés a kompetenciákban megnyilvánuló teljesítményt méri.” (The assessment measures performance manifested in the competencies.) “A fejlesztési program a kompetenciákban rejlő lehetőségeket célozza.” (The development program targets opportunities within the competencies.) It also appears in discussions of kompetencia-alapú oktatás (competency-based education) and a kompetencia framework for workforce development.

Relation to broader concepts: Kompetenciákban is not a standalone theory; it is a grammatical form used to frame statements about competencies. It connects to broader notions such as knowledge, skills, and attitudes (ismeretek, készségek, képességek) and to systems like competency frameworks and assessment approaches.