Továbblépésként

Továbblépésként is a Hungarian adverbial phrase meaning “as a step forward” or “as a way to move ahead.” It is formed from the noun továbblépés (progress, advancement) combined with the suffix -ként, which marks role or capacity.

The phrase is used to introduce actions, proposals, or interpretations that are presented as forward-looking or progressive. It is common in formal writing such as policy papers, strategic plans, academic essays, and professional discourse, where speakers frame measures as steps toward improvement rather than radical overhaul. It often signals incremental change or a deliberate shift in direction while maintaining a sense of durability and purpose.

In usage, továbblépésként typically accompanies verbs such as javasol, értékel, vagy szem előtt tart (for example, “I propose … as a step forward” or “as a step forward, we evaluate…”). It can imply comparative emphasis against alternatives and serves to position the proposed measure within a longer-term strategy.

Examples:

- Továbblépésként javaslom az infrastruktúra korszerűsítését. (As a step forward, I propose modernization of the infrastructure.)

- Továbblépésként értékelnénk a jelenlegi program hatékonyságát és a célok felülvizsgálatát. (As a step forward, we would evaluate the current program’s effectiveness and review the goals.)

- A kormány szerint a stratégia továbblépésként értelmezhető, ha a finanszírozási és jogi keretek egységesebbek lesznek. (The government regards the strategy as a step forward if funding and legal frameworks become more coherent.)

Etymology and usage note: the term combines továbblépés with -ként to express “in the role of” or “as.” It is primarily a formal, policy-oriented construction and less common in casual speech.