Használatnak

Használatnak is the dative or genitive form of the Hungarian noun használat, which means use, utilization, or application. In Hungarian syntax, this form appears when the noun is inflected to indicate indirect object, beneficiary, or a possessive relationship in phrases that describe the use of something. The exact function of használatnak depends on the surrounding verb or preposition and the intended meaning, but it commonly appears in formal or technical contexts to discuss aspects related to using an object, device, rule, or system.

The base word használat is created from the verb használni (to use) with the nominalizing suffix -at, yielding the general sense of “the act of using” or “use.” The suffix -nak/-nek marks a dative or possessive relationship in Hungarian, so használatnak appears in constructions where the concept of use is being addressed as an indirect object, a target of a statement, or in phrases describing requirements related to use.

Usage in discourse is most frequent in technical, legal, educational, and administrative Hungarian. Typical contexts include discussions of permissions, conditions, or regulations tied to the use of something, as in phrases like “a berendezés használatának feltételei” (the conditions for the use of the equipment). It can also occur in sentences describing steps, responsibilities, or limits associated with using an asset or service.

See also: használat, felhasználás, használati utasítás, használati mód. Hungarian grammar notes: the form használatnak is one example of how noun stems inflect for case and mood, a common feature in Hungarian sentence construction.