Formátumra

Formátumra is a Hungarian grammatical form derived from the noun formátum, meaning "format," combined with the allative suffix -ra. As an allative form, formátumra is used to indicate the target or destination of an action, in particular the format to which something is being converted, assigned, or specified. In practical use it commonly appears in technical and computing contexts where a process results in a specific file or data format.

Etymology and grammar: The base form formátum comes from Latin forma via the Hungarian language, with the suffix -ra added to express direction toward a format. The form is one of several case-like constructions in Hungarian that show purpose, destination, or target. It is distinct from the form formátumba, which may be used in other grammatical patterns depending on the verb and regional usage.

Usage and contexts: Formátumra appears in sentences involving format specification, data conversion, or output settings. It is especially frequent in documentation, software interfaces, and technical instructions that require stating the intended target format. Common verbs used with formátumra include konvertálni (to convert), beállítani (to set), and menteni (to save).

Examples:

- A fájl formátumra konvertálása szükséges a kompatibilitás érdekében.

- A kimeneti fájlt formátumra kell beállítani a rendszer követelményei szerint.

- A dokumentumot PDF-formátumra mentették, hogy széles körben megosztható legyen.

See also: formátum, konvertálás, fájlformátum, kimeneti formátum.