szorosabban

Szorosabban is a Hungarian adverb that expresses a higher degree of tightness, closeness, or constriction compared with the adjective szoros. It is formed from the adjective szoros (meaning narrow, tight, or strait) with the comparative suffix -abb- and the adverbial suffix -an/-en, yielding szorosabban, which can be translated as “more narrowly,” “more tightly,” or, figuratively, “more closely.”

Etymology and formation: The base szoros denotes physical narrowness or a tight fit, while the comparative form szorosabb (more narrow/tight). To create an adverb that modifies verbs or adjectives, Hungarian adds the suffix -an/-en to the comparative form, producing szorosabban. This pattern aligns with other Hungarian adverb formations such as gyorsabban (faster) or közelebben (closer), depending on context.

Usage and meaning: Szorosabban is used when a degree of closeness or constriction is being compared. In spatial senses, it can describe something becoming more tightly fitted or more closely aligned; in abstract or figurative contexts, it can mean “more closely” related, “more tightly” connected, or “more narrowly” interpreted. Examples include:

- A két jelenség szorosabban összefügg a klímaváltozással. (The two phenomena are more closely related to climate change.)

- A csapat szorosabban együttműködik az új protokoll bevezetése után. (The team now works more tightly/closely together after the new protocol was introduced.)

Notes: Szorosabban is not a common everyday term in every register, and in many cases szorosan or szorosabb might be preferred depending on nuance. It is not known as a standard proper noun, place name, or widely used title. Its primary value is as a comparative adverb in Hungarian syntax.