No. 74 in Hungarian
alapján
"Alapján" means "based on" or "according to" in English.
In a sentence
Az eredmények alapján döntöttünk.
We decided based on the results.
Here, 'alapján' means 'based on' and clarifies the criterion used for the decision.
Az írott szabályok alapján tilos a parkolás itt.
According to the written rules, parking is not allowed here.
In this sentence, 'alapján' means 'according to' or 'in accordance with' and indicates adherence to established rules.
Az időjárás-előrejelzés alapján vigyél magaddal esernyőt.
Based on the weather forecast, take an umbrella with you.
Here, 'alapján' is used to imply advice or action derived from information or data, in this case, the weather forecast.
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