folytatva

Folytatva is a Hungarian adverbial participle formed from the verb folytatni (to continue). It conveys that the action of the main clause is performed in addition to or in continuation of a preceding action, and is typically translated as “continuing” or “having continued” depending on context.

Morphology and formation: It is formed with the suffix -va or -ve, according to vowel harmony, yielding folytatva. As an adverbial participle (határozói melléknévi igenév), folytatva can introduce or accompany a subordinate action and is usually placed at the beginning of a sentence or before the main verb, separated by a comma.

Usage: It links actions in time, often to indicate simultaneous or sequential action. Examples: “Folytatva a beszélgetést, a felek megállapodtak.” (“Continuing the conversation, the parties agreed.”); “A kutatást folytatva, új eredményeket értek el.” (“Continuing the research, they achieved new results.”) The meaning can be nuanced, emphasizing ongoing effort or a continuation from a prior step rather than a single completed action.

Relation to other forms: Folytatva is one of several -va/-ve participial forms in Hungarian; it contrasts with the present participle in -ó/-ő, which states a current ongoing action rather than indicating continuation of a previous action.

See also: Hungarian grammar; Participles; Adverbial participles.