programként

Programként is a Hungarian adverbial form derived from the noun program, used to indicate that something is performed, presented, or exists in the capacity or role of a program. The form is created by adding the suffix -ként to the noun stem "program". In grammar, -ként expresses function, role, or status, roughly corresponding to the English "as." It is widely used across technical, organizational, and media contexts.

In computing and software contexts, programként often describes how software operates on a system. For example, a piece of software can run programként on a computer, meaning it functions as a standalone program within the system. In event planning and media, the phrase is used to indicate that an item is part of an official program or is scheduled as a program element. For instance, "A rendezvényen ez az előadás programként szerepel a hivatalos programban" means that the presentation is listed as a program item.

Usage notes: -ként forms are productive beyond the word "program," appearing with many nouns to denote role or function (for example, tanárként = as a teacher, mérnökként = as an engineer). The meaning of programként is therefore dependent on context, but it consistently signals capacity or role rather than mere noun modification. In technical writing, distinguishing between running as a program (programként fut) and implementing a feature as part of a program (programként történő megvalósítás) helps maintain clarity.

See also: program, programozás, nyelvtan.