helyetted
Helyetted is a Hungarian expression used to express that an action is performed in someone’s place or on their behalf. It functions as an adverbial pronoun indicating substitution or acting for another person, and it is commonly described as meaning “in your place” or “on your behalf.” The form is related to the noun hely (place) and to phrases that denote substitution or representation, such as helyett (instead of).
Helyetted is typically attached to verbs of action to show that the speaker will act for the
- Megírom helyetted a levelet. — I will write the letter for you / on your behalf.
- Helyetted megyek a találkozóra. — I will go to the meeting in your place.
- Helyetted döntöttek a szakmai kérdésről. — They made the decision on your behalf.
Helyetted is conceptually connected to hely (place) and the system of forms that express substitution, such
Helyett, which means "instead (of)" and is a closer base form for substitution in Hungarian phrases. The