Másképp

Másképp is a Hungarian adverb meaning “in a different way” or “otherwise.” It indicates that something is done, stated, or understood differently from what has been mentioned or done previously. The word combines más (“other, different”) and képp (“manner, way”) to form a compound expression that modifies verbs or whole clauses.

The term is used in both everyday speech and formal writing to signal an alternative approach, interpretation, or formulation. It can introduce a paraphrase or restatement, as in phrases like “Másképp fogalmazva” (In other words) or “Másképp látom a helyzetet” (I see the situation differently). It also appears in practical guidance or analyses to propose a different method: “Másképp megközelítve a problémát...” (Approached the problem differently...).

In usage, másképp often accompanies verbs of doing, thinking, or perceiving, and it commonly occurs with verbs in the indicative or imperative forms. It serves to contrast the current approach with a previous one or with common expectations. While synonyms exist, such as "másként" or "különbözőképp," másképp is the standard and most widely used form for this meaning.

See also: Hungarian adverbs of manner, paraphrase markers in Hungarian, and phrases that introduce reformulation or alternative approaches.