érintkezésben

érintkezésben is a Hungarian adverbial noun form meaning “in contact” or “in touch.” It derives from érintkezés, the noun for contact, interaction, or proximity between bodies, substances, or people. The -ben suffix marks the inessive case, signaling a state rather than an action. In both everyday and technical language, érintkezésben describes situations where two or more entities are directly related through contact.

The term is used across several contexts. In physical terms, it can describe direct contact between objects or materials: “A két felület érintkezésben van.” In human interaction, it can indicate being in touch or in communication: “ő és a partner érintkezésben maradnak a projekt során.” In medical, chemical, or safety contexts, érintkezésben is employed to express exposure, as in “A bőr érintkezésbe került a vegyszerrel” (the skin came into contact with the chemical). It can also appear with verbs such as van, áll, került, and marad to convey different nuances of a contact state.

Etymology and grammar notes: érintkezésben is formed from érintkezés (contact) plus the inessive suffix -ben, which yields a locative sense of “in contact.” While closely related to érintkezés és a szóba épülő kifejezések (contact-related expressions), érintkezésben emphasizes the state of contact rather than an action of contacting. In many contexts, synonyms or loan terms such as kontaktus may be used, particularly in scientific or technical writing.

See also: érintkezés, kontaktus, kapcsolatok, expozíció (exposure).