Folyamatnál

Folyamatnál is a Hungarian postpositional form derived from the noun folyamat (process) with the locative suffix -nál. It marks the location or context of something in relation to a specific process and can be translated roughly as at the process or during the process, depending on the context.

Etymology and form: The word is built from folyamat plus the locative postposition -nál (the accented form indicates the location or reference point). In Hungarian, -nál functions to denote “at” or “by” and is used with definite singular nouns to indicate proximity or association with a particular entity or event.

Usage and nuance: Folyamatnál appears mainly in technical, administrative, or academic writing to refer to aspects connected to a given process. It is often used when the process itself is a reference point for describing actions, events, or observations. In many contexts, however, more common alternatives such as folyamat során or a folyamat közben may be preferred to express “during the process.” Folyamatnál emphasizes the process as the reference point, for example when discussing problems or changes that occur at a specific stage of the process.

Examples:

- A folyamatnál felmerült problémákat azonnal ki kellett küszöbölni.

- A gyártási folyamatnál bekövetkezett hibák hatással voltak a termelésre.

- A terv módosítását a folyamatnál bekövetkező változások miatt tartották szükségesnek.

See also: folyamat, folyamat során, folyamat közben.