Lehetségében

Lehetségében is a Hungarian adverbial noun form meaning “to the extent of one’s ability” or “within one’s capabilities.” It is derived from the noun lehetség (possibility, capability) with the inessive suffix -ében, and it is used to delimit the scope of an action by what a subject is capable of doing.

Usage and function: Lehetségében typically modifies a verb phrase to express that someone did something only as far as they could or within the limits of their resources or abilities. It is common in formal or literary contexts. Examples might include: Lehetségében segített a rászorulóknak (He helped the needy as much as he could). Lehetségében elvállalta a feladatot (Within his capabilities he accepted the task). The construction emphasizes the limit set by ability rather than mere possibility.

Distinctions: Lehetségében is related to, but distinct from, lehetséges (possible) and lehetőség (opportunity). While lehetséges concerns possibility in general, lehetségében specifies the practical extent of what a person can achieve, given circumstances.

Etymology and related forms: The form comes from lehetség (possibility, capability) plus the inessive suffix -ében. Related terms include lehetőség (opportunity) and képesség (ability). The phrase tends to appear in more formal or literary prose rather than everyday speech.

See also: lehetség, lehetőség, képesség.