Rámutatni

Rámutatni is a Hungarian verb that means to point to something or to indicate something, either literally by directing attention with a gesture or figuratively by drawing attention to a matter. It covers both physical pointing and the act of signaling or highlighting information in speech or writing.

The word is formed from the prefix rá- plus mutat, the root meaning “to show” or “to indicate.” The prefix conveys a sense of directing attention toward a target. In use, rámutatni takes a complement in the -ra/-re form to indicate the target of the pointing or indication, for example to a place, an issue, or a fact.

Usage and examples:

- Literal: A tanár rámutatott a térképen a városra. (The teacher pointed to the city on the map.)

- Figurative: A szakértő rámutatott a problémákra a vizsgálat során. (The expert pointed out the problems during the investigation.)

- General: A beszéd rámutatott a fontos következtetésekre. (The speech drew attention to the important conclusions.)

Grammatical notes:

- Rámutatni is transitive, typically with the target expressed in the -ra/-re case (a helyszínre, a hibára, a problémákra, etc.).

- The verb can be used in various tenses and moods just like other Hungarian verbs, with the prefix typically remaining part of the verb form in finite constructions.

See also: mutatni, rá- prefix (directional prefixes in Hungarian). Rámutatni is closely related to synonyms such as felhívni a figyelmet valamire, megjelölni, vagy utalni valamire, but it specifically emphasizes directing attention to a particular target.