Idotartamnak

Idotartamnak is the dative form of the Hungarian noun időtartam, meaning duration or timespan. The base időtartam combines idő (time) and tartam (span, length). The suffix -nak/-nek marks the dative, used to express “to” or “for” in relation to another noun. Therefore idotartamnak translates roughly as “for the duration” or “for the term” and appears in sentences where something is tied to a specific period. The diacritic form időtartamnak is the standard in Hungarian orthography; idotartamnak is a non-diacritic variant often seen in digital texts.

Usage and function: időtartamnak is typically attached to the noun phrase describing the duration, and is common in formal, administrative, or legal language to specify obligations, permissions, or conditions that apply during a defined period. Example sentences illustrate its meaning in context, though many speakers choose alternative phrasing in everyday speech. For instance: “A szerződés időtartamának meghosszabbítása szükséges” means that there is a need to extend the duration of the contract. “Az időtartamnak megfelelően kell benyújtani a dokumentumokat” indicates that documents must be submitted in accordance with the duration. “Az idotartam alatt a projekt bizonyos feladatai befejeződtek” conveys actions taken during the period.

Alternatives: in many contexts Hungarian speakers prefer phrases such as “az időtartam alatt” (during the time period) or “a szerződés időtartama” (the duration of the contract), which can convey the same temporal relationship without using the dative form.