Hüvelykujjal

Hüvelykujjal is the instrumental form of hüvelykujj, the Hungarian word for the thumb. It denotes that an action is performed with the thumb and is used as an adverbial modifier in sentences. The form is created by adding the instrumental suffix -jal/-zzel to the noun, yielding hüvelykujjal, meaning “with the thumb.”

Etymology and meaning: The term combines hüvelykujj (thumb) with the instrumental ending, a common way in Hungarian to indicate the tool or body part used to carry out an action. The thumb, as a primary digit, is frequently specified in instructions or descriptions of manual tasks.

Usage: Hüvelykujjal appears in everyday language to specify the means of an action. It is common in instructions, user guides, or casual speech about handling objects, devices, or controls. Examples include: “Hüvelykujjal nyomd meg a gombot” (Press the button with your thumb) and “Hüvelykujjal görgesd az oldalt a telefonodon” (Scroll the page with your thumb on your phone).

Variants and related terms: Other instrumental forms using different fingers exist, such as mutatóujjal (with the index finger) or kisujjal (with the little finger). These forms follow the same grammatical pattern to indicate the means of an action.

See also: hüvelykujj, mutatóujj, kisujj.