Szabottan

Szabottan is a Hungarian adverb describing an action performed in a prescribed, fixed, or regulated manner. It conveys adherence to rules, standards, or predetermined templates, and can be translated as “as prescribed,” “according to schedule,” or “by the book.”

Etymology and form: The word derives from the adjective szabott, meaning fixed, specified, or prescribed, with the adverbial suffix -an/-en forming szabottan. It is mainly used in formal or administrative language, where precise conformity to norms is emphasized.

Usage and nuance: Szabottan stresses compliance with pre-set guidelines rather than mere correctness or thoroughness. It often appears in contexts such as regulations, procedures, quality control, scheduling, and documentation. It highlights that actions were carried out following an established framework, not spontaneously or informally.

Common collocations and examples: Phrases like szabottan időben (at the prescribed time), szabottan mennyiségben (in the prescribed quantity), or szabottan végezni egy feladatot (to perform a task in a prescribed manner) are typical. Sentences such as “A vizsgálatot szabottan végezték el” illustrate its use to indicate formal compliance with established requirements.

Related terms: Szabályos, előírt, szabály szerint, és a kifejezések, amelyek a kompatibilitást a szabályokkal és előírásokkal írják le. Szabottan gyakran megmarad a szakszövegek és hivatalos szövegek területén, ahol a pontosság kulcsfontosságú.

See also: Szabályos, előírt, előírt mód.