Aztól

Aztól is a Hungarian preposition and particle that is often translated into English as "from then" or "since that time". It is used to indicate the starting point of an action or event in the past that extends into the present, and can also serve in a comparative sense to mean "since that" or "from that point".

In its grammatical function, aztól is typically followed by a time expression in the past: aztól a múlt évben, aztól amiatt, aztól szólóan. It can also be used in negative constructions: nem aztól, ami thi lies? For instance, "aztól számítottam, hogy elmarad a határidő" means "since then I realized that the deadline would be missed". In Spanish, a comparable phrase might be "desde entonces".

The word derives from the Hungarian pronoun azt, meaning "that", combined with the prepositional particle –tól, meaning "from". In modern Hungarian, aztól can appear in idiomatic expressions such as "aztól, hogy", meaning "concerning the fact that". It is not used independently as an adverb; rather, it attaches to nouns or clauses.

In literature and media, aztól is used to build temporal narratives, marking the starting point of an emotional or physical journey. Its usage often adds a sense of continuity, reflecting the Hungarian habit of emphasizing the progression of time. In comparative usage, it can express "since that time" when contrasting two periods, for example: "aztól, csinált pontos cserszeretet", meaning "since then I have cultivated exact habits".