félként

félként is a Hungarian adverbial suffix formed from the noun fél (half) plus the suffix -ként, meaning "as" or "in the capacity of." It creates an adverbial phrase that expresses the role, identity, or capacity in which the subject acts. The combination is used when something is described as acting as "one half" of a pair, or when a person or entity is described as one party in a negotiation, dispute, or joint effort.

Usage and function

The suffix -ként attaches to a base noun to indicate the role or status of the subject. With fél, félként can denote acting as a half or as one part of a division. It is most common in formal or written Hungarian, including legal, academic, or analytical prose. In everyday speech, speakers may prefer alternative expressions such as phrases using egyes fél elvét vagy más, context-appropriate wording, rather than a bare félként form.

Common constructions

A frequent pattern is egyik félként or másik félként, meaning "as one of the parties" or "as the other side." The form can also appear in discussions of halves or half- shares in mathematical, statistical, or logical contexts.

Examples

Az érintett felek között ő egyik félként vett részt a tárgyaláson.

A közös projektben minden résztvevő félként vállalta a felelősséget.

See also

For a fuller understanding, consult entries on the suffix -ként and the noun fél, which cover related uses of capacity and role expressions in Hungarian.

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