Tiszteletadóból

Tiszteletadóból is a Hungarian adverbial phrase meaning “out of respect” or “from a sense of respect.” It is used to indicate that an action is motivated by respect or homage, often in formal, ceremonial, or literary contexts. The expression can function as a motive marker for a wide range of verbs, similar to more common forms such as tiszteletből.

Etymology and nuance: the phrase is linked to the noun tisztelet (respect) and the concept of tiszteletadás (the act of paying respect). The suffix -ból indicates origin or source, so tiszteletadóból can be interpreted as originating from the act of showing respect. In modern everyday Hungarian, tiszteletből is the more frequent choice to convey the idea “out of respect,” while tiszteletadóból appears in more formal, archaic, or literary register and may carry a slightly elevated tone.

Usage and examples: tiszteletadóból tends to appear in written texts such as ceremonial speeches, literary prose, or rhetorical essays. It serves to explain why an action was performed, emphasizing respect as the driving force. Examples include:

- A gesztust tiszteletadóból fogalmazták meg. (The gesture was expressed out of respect.)

- A vendégeket tiszteletadóból fogadták. (The guests were received out of respect.)

- A hallgatóság tiszteletadóból figyelt végig. (The audience listened attentively out of respect.)

See also: tiszteletből; tiszteletadás.

Because tiszteletadóból is relatively formal and less common in everyday speech, speakers often prefer tiszteletből for straightforward “out of respect” usage.