késleltetetten

Késleltetetten is a Hungarian adverb that translates to "delayed" or "with delay" in English. It describes an action or event that occurs later than expected or planned. The word is formed by combining the past participle of the verb "késleltet" (to delay) with the suffix "-ett" which indicates an adverbial function.

This adverb is commonly used in various contexts. For example, one might say "A vonat késleltetetten érkezett" which means "The train arrived with delay." It can also refer to processes or developments that happen gradually or at a reduced pace, such as "A gazdaság fejlődése késleltetetten halad" meaning "The development of the economy is proceeding with delay." The term emphasizes the aspect of time passing beyond the anticipated point. It is a useful descriptor for situations where punctuality or timely completion has not been achieved.