csoportokként

csoportokként is a Hungarian expression formed from the noun csoport (group) with the plural ending -ok to produce csoportok, plus the suffix -ként, which marks role or function. The result means “as groups” or “in the capacity of groups.” It is used to indicate that something is considered, treated, or described from the perspective of multiple groups rather than a single group or individuals.

In practice, csoportokként appears mainly in analytic or academic writing, such as sociological, demographic, or methodological texts. It signals that data, categories, or actions apply to groups as such. Examples:

- Az adatok csoportokként kerültek elemzésre.

- A résztvevők csoportokként kerültek összehasonlításra.

- A feladatokat csoportokként kell értékelni a vizsgálat során.

Nuance: csoportokként contrasts with csoportként (singular), which would mean “as a group.” The plural form emphasizes that multiple groups are being considered or treated independently. It can be accompanied by any verb that fits the meaning of acting in the capacity of groups, such as kezel, értékel, vagy összehasonlít.

Related terms and alternatives include csoportosítás (grouping), csoportos (group-related or grouped), and the general suffix -ként used to express roles or identities in Hungarian. csoportokként is a relatively specialized form, comfortable in formal or technical prose.