Körülményjelz

Körülményjelz is a grammatical term in Hungarian that refers to an adverbial phrase or word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, providing information about the circumstances under which an action takes place or a quality exists. These phrases or words typically answer questions like when, where, how, why, or to what extent.

In Hungarian grammar, körülményjelz can be expressed in various ways. It can be a single adverb (e.g., "holnap" - tomorrow, "gyorsan" - quickly), a prepositional phrase (e.g., "az asztal alatt" - under the table, "az eső miatt" - because of the rain), or even a noun in a specific case (e.g., "vasárnap" - on Sunday, often functioning adverbially). These elements are crucial for adding detail and context to sentences.

The function of a körülményjelz is to enrich the meaning of the core sentence components by specifying the conditions or circumstances. For example, in the sentence "A fiú gyorsan futott" (The boy ran quickly), "gyorsan" is a körülményjelz indicating the manner of running. In "Holnap találkozunk" (We will meet tomorrow), "holnap" specifies the time of the meeting. Understanding and correctly using körülményjelz is essential for fluent and accurate communication in Hungarian.