Rokonaitól

Rokonaitól is a Hungarian postpositional phrase meaning “from one’s relatives” or “from the relatives.” It is formed by combining the noun rokoni/rokon (relative) with a possessive/plural ending and the postposition -tól, which marks origin or source as “from.” The exact possessor of the relatives is indicated by context, so the phrase can refer to the speaker’s relatives, someone else’s relatives, or others depending on the surrounding pronouns or nouns.

In use, rokona(i)tól conveys that the source of information, an item, or a statement comes from relatives. It often appears with verbs of receiving, hearing, or learning, as in receiving a gift or hearing news from relatives. For example, Rokonaitól kaptam ezt a ajándékot means “I received this gift from my (or their) relatives,” with the precise possessor understood from context. Another example is Rokonaitól hallottam ezt a hírt, meaning “I heard this news from my relatives.”

Morphologically, rokona(i)tól reflects Hungarian’s system of postpositions and possessive forms. The base noun rokoni/rokon carries a plural/possessive suffix appropriate to the intended possessor, and the suffix -tól marks the source. This construction demonstrates how Hungarian uses suffixal morphology and postpositions to express complex relationships like “from relatives.”

Notes for learners: the exact meaning of rokona(i)tól depends on context to identify whose relatives are meant. It is common in narratives, personal correspondence, and reports where relatives are the source of information or objects. See also other postpositions with -tól for sources in Hungarian.