Fordulat

Fordulat is a Hungarian noun derived from the verb fordul, meaning to turn. It has several related senses: a physical turning or change of direction; a turning point or pivotal moment in a process or event; and in language, a figure of speech or idiomatic expression.

In everyday use, fordulat denotes a notable change or reversal. It can describe a shift in circumstances, a dramatic development in a situation, or a moment when things begin to move in a new direction. In narrative contexts, it is commonly used to refer to a turning point in a plot or an unexpected event that changes the course of a story.

In literature, film, and journalism, fordulat often signals a plot twist or decisive moment that alters the narrative trajectory. Its effectiveness depends on timing, foreshadowing, and how convincingly the change is integrated into the story.

In linguistic and rhetorical contexts, fordulat can refer to a phrase or expression with figurative meaning, sometimes described as a turn of phrase. Phrases such as nyelvi fordulat (linguistic turn of phrase) are used to discuss idiomatic or stylistic expressions in Hungarian.

Etymology: the word comes from fordul (to turn) with the noun-forming suffix -ulat, yielding an abstract or collective sense of turning or change. The term is widely used in Hungarian across everyday language, literature, and media.