Közvetlenül

közvetlenül is a Hungarian adverb that translates to "directly" or "immediately" in English. It describes an action or event happening without any intermediate steps or delays.

The word is composed of two parts: "közvetlen" meaning "direct" or "immediate" and the adverbial suffix "-ül". "Közvetlen" itself is derived from "köz" (middle, among) and "vet" (to throw, to place), suggesting something that is not in the middle or has no intermediary.

In usage, "közvetlenül" can refer to physical proximity, temporal sequence, or a cause-and-effect relationship. For example, "közvetlenül mellette állt" means "he/she stood directly next to him/her." "Közvetlenül azután érkezett" translates to "he/she arrived immediately after." It can also indicate a direct link, such as "közvetlenül tőle hallottam" meaning "I heard it directly from him/her."

The adverb is commonly used in everyday conversation and formal writing to convey a sense of immediacy, lack of mediation, or straightforwardness. It emphasizes that something is happening or has happened without any intervening factors or persons. Understanding "közvetlenül" is key to comprehending the nuances of directness and immediacy in Hungarian.