Szokványos

Szokványos is a Hungarian adjective meaning ordinary, usual, conventional, or typical. It describes things that conform to common expectations, norms, or routine, rather than being remarkable or novel.

Etymology: The word derives from szokvány, meaning convention or standard, which is related to szokás meaning habit or custom. The suffix -os forms an adjective meaning “characteristic of” or “pertaining to,” producing szokványos meaning typical or conventional.

Usage: Szokványos is used in both spoken and written Hungarian to label practices, objects, or events as ordinary or predictable. It can apply to people (szokványos viselkedés, “typical behavior”), procedures, or solutions (szokványos megoldás). The phrase szokványos módon means “in the usual way.” The tone is generally neutral, though it can carry a mild sense of dullness or lack of novelty depending on context.

Related terms and contrasts: szokás and szokásos are connected to habit and customary use, megszokott means familiar or accustomed. Antonyms include szokatlan, különös, rendkívüli, which describe unusual or exceptional cases.

See also: szokás; szokvány; általános.