Olvasóval

Olvasóval is the instrumental form of the Hungarian noun olvasó, meaning "reader." The suffix -val/-vel marks instrument or means, so olvasóval denotes performing an action with a reader or using a reader. The word can refer to a person who reads (a reader) or to a device designed to read (an e-reader, barcode reader, etc.), depending on context.

Etymology and form: The base olvasó combines with the instrumental suffix -val to yield olvasóval. The choice of -val follows standard Hungarian vowel harmony rules for instrumental endings. The form is standard and widely attested in neutral prose.

Usage notes: Olvasóval is primarily a tool- or instrument-marking expression. It appears in contexts such as media, education, technology, and accessibility to indicate that a task is performed with a reader or through a reading device. In practice, it often contrasts with using the eyes directly (for example, "olvasni" in the sense of reading with one’s own sight) or with other instruments.

See also: olvasó; -val/-vel; instrumental case; reading device.