rezsiként

Rezsiként is a Hungarian linguistic form created by adding the suffix -ként to the noun rezsi, a slang term for utility costs or living expenses. The combination functions to express “in the role of,” “as a cost,” or “in the capacity of a cost factor.” In this sense rezsiként is used to treat costs or expenses as a perspective, a consideration, or a functional part of a broader discussion, such as budgeting or economic analysis.

Morphology and usage

The base word rezsi refers to the ongoing costs of maintaining a household or operation, including utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and sometimes other recurring expenses. The suffix -ként is a common Hungarian marker that turns a noun into a role or capacity, similar to “as” in English. Rezsiként therefore marks the phrase as indicating the role of costs within a given context rather than describing the costs directly as objects.

Contexts

Rezsiként is primarily found in informal or semi-formal discourse, including media commentary, budget planning, and personal finance discussions. It can also appear in metaphorical usages, where costs are treated as a guiding factor or a central consideration in decision making. In formal writing, more neutral expressions like költségként or a description of specific költségek are often preferred.

Examples

- Az egyes lehetőségek rezsiként befolyásolják a döntést. (The various options influence the decision as a cost.)

- A háztartásban a rezsi a legnagyobb tétel, ha rezsiként vizsgáljuk a kiadásokat. (In the household budget, the utility costs stand as the largest item when examined as a cost.)

See also

rezsi; -ként suffix; magyar nyelvtan, nyelvi kifejezések.