Hajóknál

Hajóknál is a Hungarian locative phrase formed from the noun hajó (ship) with the postpositional suffix -nál, and it denotes a location at or near ships. The form hajók + nál represents the plural locative, indicating proximity to multiple ships. It is used in everyday language as well as nautical and harbor contexts to describe where an action takes place, where objects are located, or where events occur.

Morphology and usage

The base word hajó becomes hajók in the plural, and the locative suffix -nál is added to yield hajóknál. This construction answers questions such as hol? (where?) or hol jelenik meg? (where it appears) in relation to ships. In practical terms hajóknál is common in descriptions of harbor activities, shipping logistics, and maritime operations.

Nuance and context

Hajóknál often conveys a setting tied to ships or a port environment, without specifying a precise dock or facility. It can be used for concrete statements (A matrózok a hajóknál gyülekeznek minden reggel = The sailors gather at the ships every morning) or more general references to activities occurring near vessels (A rendezvény a hajóknál zajlik = The event takes place at the ships). The phrase can also appear in literary or administrative texts to situate actions in the maritime sphere.

Translations

In English, hajóknál is typically rendered as at the ships, by the ships, or near the ships, depending on context. It functions as a spatial locator rather than a descriptive noun.