ügyféllel

ügyféllel is the instrumental singular form of the Hungarian noun ügyfél, meaning client or customer. The instrumental case is used to indicate accompaniment, association, or the entity with which an action is performed. In practical terms, ügyféllel translates to “with the client” and is common in legal, business, and service contexts where a person or organization provides services to a client.

The form is created by attaching the instrumental suffix -lel to the noun. Since the root ügyfél ends in a consonant, the standard spelling for the instrumental is üg yféllel, yielding the word ügyféllel. This mirrors other Hungarian patterns where the instrumental suffix appears as -val/-vel or -lel/-del depending on phonology and spelling rules.

Usage examples:

- Beszéltem az ügyféllel a részletekről. (I spoke with the client about the details.)

- A jogász az ügyféllel egyeztetett. (The lawyer coordinated with the client.)

- Az ajánlatot az ügyféllel közösen dolgoztuk ki. (We prepared the offer jointly with the client.)

Plural form:

- Instrumental plural is ügyfelekkel, meaning “with the clients.”

Etymology and scope:

- Ügyfél originates from ügy (matter, deal) with a suffix that forms a person related to that matter, giving a term for someone who engages in a matter as a client or customer. The instrumental form üg yféllel is widely used across professions to denote accompaniment or partnership with a client.