Gépekre

Gépekre is a Hungarian directional postpositional form derived from the noun gép (machine). It expresses direction toward or onto multiple machines and corresponds to the combination of the plural noun gépek with the directional suffix -re.

Form and usage: gépekre is formed by adding -re to the plural gépek, yielding gépekre. In Hungarian, this postpositional suffix is used after a noun to indicate a destination or surface contact in contexts involving motion or actions directed at the machines. It can appear with or without the definite article; for example, a gépekre can mean toward the machines or onto their surfaces in a specific context, while the bare form may be used in more general statements.

Grammatical notes: -re is one of several directional suffixes in Hungarian, alongside -ba/-be (into/on), -ra/-re (onto/t toward), -on/-en/-ön (on/at). It attaches to the noun in its plural form to denote movement toward or contact with a surface. Gépekre thus contrasts with related forms such as gépeken (on the machines), gépekről (from the machines), or gépekre mutat (pointing toward the machines) depending on the verb and case relations in the sentence. The choice among these forms helps specify whether the reference is destination, location, or direction.

Context and usage: Gépekre typically appears in technical, manufacturing, or process descriptions where actions are directed at machines—such as maintenance, inspection, assembly, or operation logs. It is a standard example of how Hungarian uses postpositions to convey spatial and directional meaning without separate prepositions.

See also: Hungarian grammar, postpositions, suffixation.