elteltével

elteltével is a Hungarian adverb that translates to "as time passed," "with the passage of time," or "over time." It signifies a gradual progression or a change that occurs as a period of time elapses. The word is formed from the verb "eltelik," meaning "to pass" (referring to time), and the suffix "-vel," which denotes accompaniment or instrumentality.

This adverb is often used to describe processes that are not immediate but unfold gradually. For example, one might say that a wound healed elteltével, meaning it healed over time. Similarly, understanding or knowledge can develop elteltével, indicating a gradual accumulation of insight. It emphasizes the role of time as a factor in a transformation or development. The term can also be used in a more narrative sense, to mark the unfolding of events within a story. Its usage implies a passive observation of change rather than an active intervention. The context in which elteltével is used will typically clarify the specific nature of the temporal progression being described.