költségében

Költségében is a Hungarian word that translates to "at its cost," "at its expense," or "to its detriment" in English. The precise meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

When used in the phrase "költségében" often implies that something is achieved or happens, but there is a negative consequence or sacrifice involved. For example, if a company achieves high profits "költségében" of employee welfare, it means the profits came at the expense of the employees' well-being. Similarly, a person might learn a valuable lesson "költségében," indicating they learned it after suffering a loss or hardship.

The word can also refer to the financial cost of something, though this is less common than its figurative use. In such instances, it would mean that an action is undertaken solely to cover its own expenses, without any profit.

The grammatical structure of "költségében" combines the noun "költség" (cost, expense) with the possessive suffix "-e" (its) and the inessive case suffix "-ben" (in). This literal construction helps to understand the underlying meaning of something being "within its cost" or "in its expense." Understanding this nuance is key to correctly interpreting its usage in Hungarian sentences.