sekélyen

Sekélyen is a Hungarian adverb that translates to "shallowly" or "superficially" in English. It is used to describe actions or states that lack depth, intensity, or thoroughness. For example, one might say that a person is "sekélyen gondolkodik" (thinking shallowly), implying a lack of deep consideration or critical analysis. Similarly, "sekélyen érint" (to touch shallowly) would describe a light, superficial touch.

The adverb can also be used in a more literal sense, referring to physical shallowness. For instance, a river that is "sekélyen folyik" (flows shallowly) has a low water depth. In a figurative sense, "sekélyen ismer" (to know shallowly) indicates a superficial understanding of someone or something, without delving into deeper details or nuances. The opposite of sekélyen would be "mélyen," meaning "deeply" or "profoundly." The word's etymology traces back to the Hungarian word "sekély," meaning "shallow."