számilike

Számilike is a term of Hungarian origin, often used informally to refer to a numerical value or an amount, particularly in contexts where a precise or detailed quantity is not the primary focus. It can be translated loosely as "a number" or "a quantity." The term is not a formal mathematical or scientific term but rather a colloquial expression used in everyday conversation.

The usage of számilike can vary. It might be employed when someone is asked about the cost of something and they respond with a general estimate, such as "It costs a certain számilike." Similarly, it could be used when discussing the number of people at an event, where an exact headcount is not important, and a general indication of the size is sufficient, like "There were a considerable számilike of attendees."

The word itself is a compound of "szám" meaning "number" or "count," and "like" which in this informal context acts as a suffix implying approximation or vagueness, similar to how "-ish" might be used in English. Therefore, "számilike" conveys a sense of an unspecified but existing numerical value. It is typically used in informal settings and is not found in formal academic or technical writing.