helyette

Helyette is a Hungarian adverb meaning "instead" or "in place of." It denotes substitution—someone or something taking the place of another, or an alternative arrangement replacing the original plan. It can refer to a person acting on another’s behalf or to a different option chosen in a given situation.

Usage and examples: Helyette generally follows the element it substitutes and can modify verbs or entire clauses. Examples: "Ő helyette ment a találkozóra" (He went to the meeting instead of her). "A meghatalmazott helyette döntött" (The authorized representative decided on his/her behalf). In longer clauses it can express a shift in responsibility or schedule: "Helyette inkább a későbbi időpontot választják" (They prefer the later time instead).

Relation to helyett: Helyett is a preposition meaning "instead of" used with nouns, while helyette is the adverbial form focusing on substitution or replacement. The two forms are common in Hungarian and can appear in similar contexts, but they are not interchangeable in all sentences. The choice depends on whether the emphasis is on the substitute (helyette) or on the thing being replaced (helyett).