Kukacokkal

Kukacokkal is a Hungarian instrumental plural form derived from the noun kukac. In Hungarian, kukac has two main meanings: a worm, especially an earthworm, and the typographic symbol @, which is commonly used in email addresses and online identifiers. The word for the symbol is widely called kukac in everyday language, and the plural kukacok refers to multiple such symbols or, in a biological sense, to multiple worms. The instrumental plural kukacokkal literally means “with worms” or “with at-signs,” depending on context.

Formation and sense: The form kukacokkal is created by taking the plural kukacok and adding the instrumental suffix -kal to indicate “with.” The result can be understood through the two senses of kukac: when talking about worms it means “with worms,” and when talking about the symbol it means “with at-signs.” The suffix follows standard Hungarian patterns for instrumental case, with assimilation producing kukacokkal.

Usage and context: The plural instrumental form kukacokkal appears in texts that discuss either biology/agriculture or technology and typography, depending on which sense of kukac is intended. In biology or farming contexts it would refer to actions done with worms. In computing or digital communication contexts it may refer to the at-signs in a discussion of email addresses or online naming conventions. The meaning is determined by surrounding words and the topic of the text.

Notes: kukac is a common everyday term in Hungarian for both the worm and the @ symbol, making kukacokkal a versatile form that can appear in diverse disciplines. The word’s dual meaning reflects a well-established example of polysemy in Hungarian vocabulary.