Tanítványig

Tanítványig is a Hungarian compound formed from tanítvány (disciple, pupil) and the directional suffix -ig, which marks extent or boundary in relation to the base noun. The suffix -ig is used in Hungarian to indicate “up to,” “until,” or “as far as,” and tanítványig is a rarity in everyday speech, typically found in literary, pedagogical, or religious contexts rather than as a common dictionary entry.

Usage and nuance

In phrases with tanítványig, the emphasis is on the boundary or scope of influence, instruction, or authority related to students or disciples. The form is often part of larger constructions describing processes or qualities that extend to or culminate with a pupil, learner, or follower. It conveys a sense of completion of the pedagogical or guiding relationship at a particular level or point of development.

Examples

- A mester tanításai a tanítványig terjednek. (The master’s teachings extend to the pupil.)

- A képzés célja a tanítványig terjedő fegyelem kiépítése. (The training aims to establish discipline that extends to the student.)

Context and usage

Tanítványig is more likely to appear in contemplative or didactic prose, religious or spiritual discourse, or discussions of mentorship. It is less common in everyday conversation and more typical in stylistically deliberate writing where the boundary of influence or the arc of apprenticeship is being highlighted.

See also

Tanítvány, mester-tanítvány kapcsolatok, pedagógia, nyelvtan, -ig suffix.