Attól

The term "attól" is a Hungarian word that translates to "from it" or "of it" in English. It functions primarily as a possessive pronoun or a prepositional phrase, indicating origin, source, or association with a previously mentioned subject. In Hungarian grammar, "attól" is often used to specify the point of departure, causation, or connection in a sentence.

Linguistically, "attól" is derived from the Hungarian preposition "tól," which means "from," combined with the suffix "-t" that refers to a specific or definite object or concept. It is commonly used in contexts where the speaker wants to emphasize the source or cause of an action or state, such as in expressions like "attól félek" ("I am afraid because of it") or "attól függ" ("it depends on it").

In usage, "attól" can appear with various sentence structures and is often accompanied by other words that clarify the context, such as "attól a pillanattól" ("from that moment") or "attól az időtől" ("since that time"). Its proper application depends on understanding the relationship between the source and the effect or context being described.

While "attól" is specific to Hungarian grammar, its conceptual parallels exist in other languages through possessive or source indications. It is an integral part of expressing causality, origin, or dependence in Hungarian communication.