Forrásról

Forrásról is a Hungarian grammatical construction formed from the noun forrás (source) plus the postpositional suffix -ról/-ről. It marks the topic or subject of discussion, equivalently meaning “about the source” or “on the source,” depending on the context. While related terms can express origin with other suffixes, the primary function of forrásról is topical reference in discourse.

Usage and meaning: The form is used when the speaker or writer wants to indicate that information, a discussion, or a text concerns a specific source. It is typically used with verbs of speaking or writing and with noun phrases describing the topic. The exact translation varies with context: it can mean “about the source,” “on the source,” or collectively “regarding the sources.” In contrast, it should not be confused with -ból/-ből, which expresses origin or extraction (from the source).

Formation and examples: The suffix -ról/-ről attaches to the definite noun form. For singular, you get a phrase like a forrásról (the source as the topic). For plural, the form becomes forrásokról (about the sources). Examples include: “A cikk a forrásról szól” (The article is about the source). “A forrásról szóló fejezet a könyv végén található” (The chapter about the source is at the end of the book). “Forrásokról szóló hírek jelentek meg” (News about the sources appeared).

Grammatical notes: The construction interacts with definite/indefinite article usage and with attributive forms like a forrásról szóló tanulmány. It is common in scholarly, journalistic, and formal writing to indicate reference to source material or topics derived from sources.