aktívan

Aktívan is the Hungarian adverb meaning actively. It is formed from the adjective aktív (active) by adding the adverbial suffix -an, a common pattern in Hungarian for turning adjectives into adverbs.

Usage and meaning

Aktívan describes actions performed with energy, initiative, or sustained engagement. It is used to modify verbs and convey a sense of proactive behavior. For example, a sentence such as "Ő aktívan részt vett a projektben" means "They actively participated in the project," and "A csapat aktívan dolgozott a feladatokon" means "The team actively worked on the tasks."

Morphology and pronunciation

In Hungarian, many adverbs are formed with -an or -en, depending on vowel harmony and phonological fit. Aktív plus -an yields aktívan. The word is pronounced with the stress on the first syllable, as is typical in Hungarian; a rough phonetic rendering is [ˈɒktiːvɒn].

Language notes

Aktívan is a standard, widely used part of ordinary Hungarian grammar and vocabulary. It should not be confused with the adjective aktív, from which it is derived. While the form aktívan can appear in contexts discussing behavior, it retains its primary function as an adverb meaning actively.

See also

Aktív, Hungarian adverb formation, Hungarian grammar.