Cukornál

Cukornál is the locative singular form of the Hungarian noun cukor (sugar). In Hungarian, the locative case is used to indicate location at or near something, and it is formed with the suffix -nál (with occasional phonological variations). The form cukornál literally means “at the sugar” or “by the sugar” and is commonly used in spatial descriptions, directions, and everyday reference to places where sugar is kept, such as kitchens or shops.

Usage notes: The locative form is typically used with a definite or demonstrative noun phrase, for example a cukornál (at the sugar) or a cukor mellett (beside the sugar). The bare form cukornál can appear in elliptical or list contexts or where the noun is already implied by context. In ordinary speech, speakers usually pair the locative with an article or demonstrative to clarify the reference.

Examples:

- A kanál a cukornál van. (The spoon is by the sugar.)

- Az üveg a cukornál áll a polcon. (The bottle stands near the sugar on the shelf.)

Notes: The locative case in Hungarian is one of several spatial cases that express position or proximity. Cukornál is one of many such forms formed by attaching a locative suffix to the noun stem; in this case, sugar + -nál yields the locative form used for near or at the sugar. For broader context, see Hungarian grammar and the locative case.