fölöslegesen

Fölöslegesen is a Hungarian adverb that translates to "unnecessarily," "pointlessly," "needlessly," or "superfluously" in English. It is derived from the adjective "fölösleges," meaning "superfluous" or "unnecessary." The adverbial form is created by adding the suffix "-en" to the adjective stem.

The word "fölöslegesen" is used to describe an action or a state that is done or exists without a purpose, reason, or benefit. It implies a lack of necessity or justification. For example, one might say that someone spoke "fölöslegesen," meaning they spoke without any need to do so or said something that was not required. Similarly, an object might be described as being "fölöslegesen" present, indicating it serves no useful function.

The concept conveyed by "fölöslegesen" is often associated with wastefulness, either of time, resources, or effort. It can also suggest a redundancy that is undesirable or creates a burden. The specific nuance of "fölöslegesen" can depend on the context in which it is used, but the core meaning of lacking necessity remains consistent. It is a common word in everyday Hungarian, used to express a judgment about the utility or appropriateness of something.