tartalékként

Tartalékként is a Hungarian adverb formed from the noun tartalék (reserve, stock) with the suffix -ként, meaning "as" or "in the role of." It denotes that something is used or regarded as a reserve rather than as the primary option. The term is neutral and can apply to people, objects, or plans.

Common contexts for tartalékként include sports, where a player is considered a substitute, and logistics or planning, where resources are kept in reserve for emergencies or future use. It is typically used with verbs such as van, szerepel, vagy használják, to indicate that the subject operates in a backup or spare capacity. The nuance emphasizes readiness for later need rather than current employment or use.

Examples: A csapat tartalékként van a keretben. (The team member is in the squad as a substitute.) A raktárban a készleteket tartalékként tárolják. (In the warehouse, the stock is stored as a reserve.) A vállalat tartalékként kezeli a stratégiai készleteket. (The company treats strategic stock as a reserve.)

Etymology and related terms: tartalékként is built from tartalék (reserve) plus -ként, a common Hungarian pattern for indicating function or role. Related terms include tartalék (noun for reserve) and tartalékolás (stockpiling).