egyértelmen

Egyértelmen is not a standard Hungarian word. In contemporary Hungarian, the correct adverb is egyértelműen, which means “clearly” or “unambiguously.” Egyértelmen is commonly encountered as a misspelling or typographical error and is not listed as a separate word in authoritative dictionaries.

Etymology and form: The proper term egyértelműen is derived from az adjective egyértelmű, meaning “unambiguous” or “clear in meaning.” The root értelem or értelemhez kapcsolódó jelentés, related to sense or meaning, underlies both egyértelmű and its adverbial form. The suffix -en forms an adverb that indicates manner, so egyértelműen literally corresponds to “in an unambiguous way.”

Usage and function: Egyértelműen is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or clauses to indicate clarity of statement, evidence, or conclusion. Examples include: “A kutatások egyértelműen igazolják a hipotézist” (The studies clearly support the hypothesis) and “Ez egyértelműen helyes döntés volt” (That was clearly the correct decision). In formal and informal writing, the adverb signals unequivocal reasoning or presentation of facts.

Orthography and common errors: The standard form must be egyértelműen. Common mistakes include inserting or swapping letters (such as egyértelmen) or dropping accents, which can lead to confusion or incorrect pronunciation. Learners should rely on the accepted spelling in Hungarian grammars and dictionaries.

In summary, egyértelműen is the correct adverb meaning “clearly,” while egyértelmen is generally regarded as a nonstandard misspelling.