anként

Anként is a Hungarian adverb that conveys a sense of per unit, per item, or per amount. It is used to express rates, distributions, or proportions in quantitative contexts, functioning similarly to how “per” or “per unit” is used in English.

Etymology and form: Anként is formed with the suffix -ként, a common Hungarian derivational element that turns words or numerals into expressions indicating a rate or standard of measurement. The word tends to appear in formal or technical language, particularly when precise unit-based calculations or comparisons are required. It is related to other per-unit forms in Hungarian, such as kilónként (per kilogram) or darabonként (per piece).

Usage and contexts: Anként appears most often in statistical tables, price lists, logistics, and other contexts where quantities are partitioned by unit. It helps to specify that a value applies to each unit, rather than to a bulk total. In everyday speech, more common per-unit expressions like darabonként or fejenként may be used instead, but anként retains utility in formal documentation and data reporting.

Limitations and notes: As a relatively technical term, anként may not be familiar to all speakers outside specialized domains. Its interpretation relies on the surrounding numeric and unit context to clarify what is being measured per unit.

See also: fejenként, darabonként, kilónként, óránként, személyenként.