Erejével

Erejével is a Hungarian adverbial phrase meaning “by his strength” or “with his strength.” It is used to indicate the means or power by which an action is performed, typically in literary, historical, or formal style. The expression centers on a possessive idea of strength, attributing the power to a specific subject.

Etymology and form: The phrase is built from the noun erő (strength). The possessive form for the third person singular is ereje (his/her strength), and the instrumental suffix -vel attaches to that form to yield erejével, meaning “with his/her strength.” The construction follows standard Hungarian morphology, and the spelling is conventional in both contemporary and older texts. It can also appear with non-human possessors, for example az oroszlán erejével (with the lion’s strength).

Usage: Erejével emphasizes personal prowess as the enabling factor behind an action, often giving a heroic or rhetorical tone. It is common in epic narratives, biographical or commemorative prose, and other formal registers. In more neutral prose, a general term like erővel (with strength or with power) may be used instead, especially when the speaker wants to avoid possessive attribution or a martial emphasis.

Examples:

- A hős erejével legyőzte az ellenfelet. (With the hero’s strength he defeated the opponent.)

- A sportoló erejével emelte fel a súlyt. (With the athlete’s strength he lifted the weight.)

- Az oroszlán erejével védte meg a területét. (With the lion’s strength he defended his territory.)

See also: erővel, ereje, erőteljes.