listaformában

Listaformában is a Hungarian expression meaning “in list form” or “in the form of a list.” It refers to presenting information as a sequence of items rather than as continuous prose. This format is used to improve readability, facilitate scanning, and help readers grasp steps, requirements, or elements quickly. The phrase is common in technical writing, manuals, checklists, summaries, and instructional texts.

Etymology and usage notes: The word combines lista (list) with formában (in the form of), a productive Hungarian construction indicating presentation style. While lista is a native borrowroot present in Hungarian, its usage in compounds like listaformában is widespread across various registers, from informal guidelines to formal documentation. The expression signals a preference for itemized organization and is often paired with numeric or bullet lists.

Practical use: In practice, listaformában indicates that content should be organized as discrete items. It is typical in checklists, procedural steps, requirements, or feature summaries. Writers are encouraged to maintain parallel structure, use consistent punctuation, and choose either a numbered or bullet format. Each item should convey a complete idea when possible, and items should be concise to maximize clarity.

Examples: The teendőket listaformában adtuk meg. A válaszlista listaformában következik: 1) Töltsd ki a mezőket, 2) Ellenőrizd az adatokat, 3) Küldd be az űrlapot.

See also: felsorolás, enumeráció, számozott lista, pontozott lista.