Késbbi

Késbbi is not a standard term in Hungarian. In contemporary usage, it is typically seen as a misspelling or nonstandard variant of későbbi, which means “later” or “subsequent” in reference to time or sequence. The correct form is későbbi.

The etymology traces to the adjective késő meaning “late,” combined with the suffix -bbi to form a relative adjective meaning “later.” Because the standard form includes the long vowel and final -ő, dropping the diacritic and altering the ending yields an uncharacteristic sequence for Hungarian speakers, which is why késbbi is generally regarded as incorrect in standard writing.

Usage and reception: In formal or edited text, késbbi should be avoided. It may appear as a typographical error, in haste, or in dialectal or informal speech, but it is not recognised as a separate word in major dictionaries. When the intention is to refer to a later time, the standard forms should be used: későbbi for a later one, or később as the adverb meaning “later,” depending on the context.

Related terms: késő, későbbi, később. See also használat of later time markers in Hungarian.