Látszatilag

Látszatilag is a Hungarian adverb that translates to "apparently," "seemingly," "visibly," or "outwardly" in English. It is used to describe a situation or state that appears to be true based on external observation or first impression, but may not necessarily be the reality. The word suggests a difference between how things look and how they truly are.

This adverb is often employed to introduce a contrast or a qualification to a statement. For example, one might say "Látszatilag minden rendben volt, de valójában komoly problémák akadtak" which translates to "Apparently, everything was fine, but in reality, serious problems arose." Here, "látszatilag" highlights the initial, superficial appearance of order, which is then contradicted by the deeper truth.

The usage of "látszatilag" implies that the speaker is aware of or suspects a discrepancy between appearance and reality. It can be used to express doubt, uncertainty, or to convey information that is not definitively confirmed. The word is derived from the Hungarian word "látszat," meaning appearance or semblance. It is a common adverb in everyday Hungarian conversation and writing.