Kimaradható

Kimaradható is a Hungarian linguistic term meaning “omissible” or “able to be omitted.” It describes elements of a sentence or utterance that can be left out without making the sentence ungrammatical or unintelligible in a given context. The word is formed from the verb kimarad, meaning “to be omitted” or “to miss,” plus the suffix -ható/-hető, which marks possibility.

In grammar and style, kimaradható elements can include subject pronouns in languages with strong subject-verb inflection, certain Objects or modifiers when the referent is clear from context, and sometimes politeness markers or time and place phrases when they are understood from discourse. The status of an element as kimaradható depends on context, potential ambiguity, and the communicative intention of the speaker or writer. It is a concept used in ellipsis studies, syntax descriptions, and editing guidelines to distinguish what is optional from what is obligatory for grammaticality or precision.

Examples illustrate the idea:

- Meghalt a férfi, but Meghalt. The subject phrase a férfi is omissible in a context where the agent is known.

- Az asztalon van a könyv, but Az asztalon van. Here, the object noun phrase a könyv can be omitted if its reference is established.

- Kérem adjon vizet, but Adjon vizet. The politeness particle Kérem may be omitted in more direct requests.

- Holnapra elkészül, but Elkészül. Time adverbial phrases can be omitted when the meaning remains clear.

Kimaradható is a descriptive term rather than a prescriptive rule, reflecting how omission functions in natural language use.