Lépésenként

Lépésenként is a Hungarian adverb meaning step by step. It is formed from the noun lépés (step) and the suffix -enként, which denotes per unit or per item. The word is used to describe processes or explanations that unfold in a sequential, methodical order. As an attributive form, lépésenkénti can modify a noun (for example, lépésenkénti útmutató), turning the adverb into an adjective that characterizes the described item as a step-by-step guide or plan.

In usage, lépésenként emphasises gradual progression and clarity, often in instructional, educational, or procedural contexts. It appears in contexts such as teaching, problem solving, software manuals, medical or rehabilitation plans, and project documentation. Typical constructions include lépésenkénti útmutató (step-by-step guide), lépésenkénti terv (step-by-step plan), or simple phrases like “a folyamatot lépésenként hajtjuk végre” (we carry out the process step by step).

Lépésenként is closely related to the common expression lépésről lépésre, which also conveys a step-by-step progression but is more colloquial or narrative in tone. In translation, lépésenként corresponds to “step by step,” and its adjectival form lépésenkénti is used similarly to “step-by-step” when describing nouns. The term is widely understood in Hungarian and remains a staple in instructional and explanatory language.