Kárára

Kárára is a Hungarian adpositional phrase meaning “to someone’s detriment” or “at the expense of.” It is used to indicate that a person or group suffers loss, disadvantage, or harm as a result of a decision, policy, or circumstance. The expression is common in formal writing, journalism, and legal or political discourse.

Etymology and grammar: It is formed from the noun kár (harm) and the directional suffix -ára. It normally appears in the pattern valakinek a kárára, meaning “to someone’s detriment.” A sentence example is: A döntés a dolgozók kárára hatott. Az új rendelet a felhasználók kárára szolgál.

Usage notes: In Hungarian, kárára emphasizes the negative impact of an action on the target. It is often used in evaluative or critical contexts, such as policy analysis, debates, or reporting. The phrase is primarily used with animate or collective targets (valaki, egy csoport), but can also refer to a broader detriment (pl. a közösség kárára).

See also: kár, kártétele, a kárára kifejezések címkék és kapcsolódó kifejezések.