értelmében

értelmében is a Hungarian adverb formed from értelem (sense, reason, understanding) with the suffix -ben, meaning roughly “in the sense of” or “in accordance with.” It is used to indicate that a statement, rule, or interpretation applies within a particular framework, interpretation, or normative rule. In English, it is often rendered as “in the sense of,” “in accordance with,” or “pursuant to,” depending on the context.

Usage is common in legal, administrative, academic, and philosophical language. It generally links a proposition to a specific norm or interpretation, and is typically followed by a noun in the genitive to specify the source or framework, such as a law, contract, or definition (for example, törvény értelmében = under the law; szerződés értelmében = in accordance with the contract). It can also appear with the phrase a fogalom értelmében to designate a particular sense of a term (the term, in the sense of the concept).

In interpretation, értelmében emphasizes the frame or meaning that should be applied rather than the broad, everyday sense of the word. It should not be confused with értelem (sense or meaning) in a general, cognitive sense, or with értelmezés (interpretation), which is the act of interpreting itself; értelmében specifies the interpretive or normative context to which a statement is being tied.

See also: értelem, értelmezés, értelmező. Translation challenges vary by context, but common equivalents include “in the sense of,” “as per,” or “pursuant to,” depending on whether the focus is on meaning, law, or contract.