egyrészt

Egyrészt is a Hungarian adverb meaning “on the one hand.” It is used to introduce the first aspect of a consideration or argument and is typically paired with másrészt (“on the other hand”) to present a two-sided evaluation. The construction helps structure discourse by signaling contrast or balance between different points.

Etymology and usage: The word is built from egy (“one”) and részt (“part/side”) and functions as a discourse marker rather than a content-bearing verb or noun. It can appear at the beginning of a clause or sentence, usually followed by a comma before the contrasting second part. In formal writing, writers may also use egy részről / más részről for a more literal “from one side … from the other side” pattern.

Usage notes and examples: It is common in academic, journalistic, and public discourse. It signals consideration of multiple facets and is not typically used to enumerate more than two items. Example: “Egyrészt a projekt költséges, másrészt hosszú távon megtérül.” Another example: “Egyrészt a technológia fejlődése gyors, másrészt a beruházások kockázata nő.”