Ellentétekkel

Ellentétekkel is a Hungarian term that functions as the instrumental plural form of the noun ellentét, meaning antonym or opposite. The phrase literally translates to “with the opposites” and is used when the opposites are the object or the participants of an action, a discussion, or a comparison. It commonly appears in linguistic, educational, or descriptive contexts.

Form and usage notes: The base noun ellentét has the plural ellentétek (opposites). To express “with the opposites,” Hungarian uses the instrumental plural suffix -kkal/-kkel, resulting in ellentétekkel. The exact form follows the general Hungarian rule for instrumental plural suffixes and agrees in number with the noun it accompanies. For example, one can say “a szövegrészletek ellentétekkel történő összevetése” (the comparison with the opposites of the text passages).

Context and examples: In linguistic discussions, ellentétekkel is used when analyzing contrasts between concepts or words. In educational settings, instructors may ask students to pair terms with their ellentétekkel to reinforce understanding of antonyms. The construction also appears in descriptions of data or arguments where opposites are contrasted or tested against each other. For instance, a review might note that “az érzelmek ellentétekkel való összevetése segíti a meghatározást” (the comparison with opposites helps define it).

Relation to related terms: ellentétekkel is closely tied to the concept of antonyms (ellentétek) and to methods of contrastive analysis, language learning, and rhetoric. It is a standard grammatical form in Hungarian for indicating accompaniment or involvement of opposites in discourse.