Célpontnak

Célpontnak is a Hungarian linguistic form: it is the dative singular of the noun célpont, which means "target point" or "target." The word combines cél (goal, target) and pont (point) and is used to designate the entity that is the object of influence, designation, or reference in a sentence.

In Hungarian grammar, -nak/-nek marks the dative case, which is used for indirect objects and for marking roles assigned to a noun in relation to a verb. Célpontnak appears when the target is presented as the role or designation of someone or something, often with verbs like tekinteni (to regard) or jelölni (to designate).

Usage examples:

- A vizsgálat során több személyt célpontnak jelöltek ki. (During the investigation, several people were designated as targets.)

- Így a kutatók őt célpontnak tekintik. (Thus, the researchers regard him as the target.)

Etymology and scope: célpontnak derives from célpont, itself a compound of cél (goal/target) and pont (point). The form is common in formal, technical, or analytical Hungarian where the target role needs to be specified grammatically. In English, the closest equivalents are phrases like “as the target” or “to be designated as the target,” depending on the governing verb.

Notes: Because Hungarian uses case endings to convey function, the choice of -nak/-nek (dative) for a noun like célpont emphasizes its role as the focal point or intended object in relation to the action described by the verb.