Megállításához

Megállításához is a Hungarian word that translates to "to stop" or "for stopping" in English. It is the infinitive form of the verb megáll, meaning "to stop," combined with the dative case suffix -hoz, which indicates direction or purpose.

This grammatical construction is used in various contexts. For example, one might say "Az autó megállításához nyomja be a féket," which means "To stop the car, press the brake." Here, "megállításához" expresses the purpose of pressing the brake. Another example could be "A vita megállításához csendet kért," translating to "To stop the argument, he asked for silence." In this sentence, "megállításához" indicates the intended outcome of asking for silence.

The word can also be used more abstractly, referring to the act of halting or ceasing something. For instance, "A növekedés megállításához további intézkedésekre van szükség" means "Further measures are needed to stop the growth." The phrase "megállításához" in this context denotes the cessation of an ongoing process. Understanding the grammatical function of the dative case in Hungarian is key to fully grasping the nuances of words like "megállításához." It highlights the target or goal of the action.