ezenkövetkez

ezenkövetkez is a Hungarian adverb that translates to "after this," "subsequently," or "henceforth" in English. It functions to indicate a sequence of events or a logical progression.

The word is formed by combining the demonstrative pronoun "ez" (this) with the postposition "következ" (follows). The particle "en" is a suffix that attaches to demonstrative pronouns before postpositions. Thus, "ezenkövetkez" literally means "this follows."

It is often used in formal or written contexts to transition from one point to another, signifying that what follows is a direct result or continuation of what has just been stated. For example, "Elmondtam neki az igazságot, ezenkövetkez ő elgondolkodott" could be translated as "I told him the truth; subsequently, he became thoughtful."

The adverb can also express a sense of future implication or a mandate. In such cases, it conveys that a certain action or state will be the consequence of the present situation or decision. While "ezenkövetkez" clearly establishes a temporal or logical link, its specific nuance can depend on the surrounding sentence structure and context. It is a common and useful element in Hungarian for building coherent arguments and narratives.