Fogalmára

Fogalmára is a Hungarian grammatical form derived from the noun fogalom, meaning concept. It is the singular form with the -ára suffix, typically described as a dative-like ending that marks a directional or referential function. In practical terms, fogalmára translates roughly as “to the concept” or “for the concept,” and it is used to indicate the concept as the indirect object or as a reference point in a sentence. The form is common in written Hungarian, especially in academic or philosophical contexts.

In usage, fogalmára appears most often in compounds and phrases that relate statements or analysis to a specific concept. Examples include fogalmára vonatkozó meghatározás (a definition pertaining to the concept), fogalmára utaló kifejezések (terms that refer to the concept), and a fogalmára irányuló vizsgálat (an investigation directed at the concept). The related form fogalmáról means “about the concept” and is used when the discourse explicitly concerns the concept as the topic.

Etymology and relation to other forms: fogalmára is formed from fogalom plus the suffix -ára, a productive element in Hungarian that marks a directional or referential relation. This contrasts with fogalmáról, which signals topic or discussion about the concept. Both forms are part of standard nominal inflection and are commonly encountered in scholarly Hungarian.

See also: Hungarian grammar; dative-like cases in Hungarian; -ra/-re suffix; fogalom.