éjjelhez

"éjjelhez" is a Hungarian word that translates to "at night" or "by night" in English. It functions as an adverbial phrase, indicating the time period when an action takes place. The word is formed by combining "éjjel," meaning "night," with the postposition "-hez," which denotes direction or destination, often translated as "to" or "towards." However, in this specific context, "-hez" signifies "at" or "by" when referring to a time.

The phrase "éjjelhez" is used to specify that something occurs during the nighttime hours. For example, one might say "A vadállatok éjjelhez aktívak" which translates to "The wild animals are active at night." It conveys a sense of something happening within the duration of the night rather than a specific point in time. While "éjjel" itself can sometimes be used adverbially, "éjjelhez" often adds a slightly more emphatic or precise nuance, emphasizing the period of darkness as the setting for an event. It is a common construction in everyday Hungarian language when discussing nocturnal activities or occurrences.