Másodszorosa

"Másodszorosa" is a Hungarian word that translates to "twice as much" or "double" in English. It is used to indicate a quantity or amount that is twice the size or value of a previous or reference amount. The word is formed from "második," meaning "second," and "szorosa," which relates to multiplication or repetition.

The usage of "másodszorosa" is straightforward. For example, if one person has 10 apples and another person has twice as many, the second person has "tíznek a másodszorosa," meaning ten's double, which is 20 apples. It can be applied to various contexts, including measurements, costs, quantities, or abstract concepts like effort or time.

This term is distinct from simply saying "twice" or "double" as it specifically implies a comparison to an established or understood prior quantity. It's a common adverbial phrase in Hungarian used in everyday conversation and written language to express this relationship of doubling. While "kétszer akkora" (twice as big) is also used, "másodszorosa" carries a slightly more formal or precise nuance when referring to exact multiplicative relationships.