Ugyanattól

Ugyanattól is a Hungarian word that translates to "from the same" or "from the same one." It is a locative case suffix used in Hungarian grammar. The suffix is attached to a noun or pronoun to indicate origin or source from a particular entity that has already been mentioned or is understood from context.

For example, if someone asks where a gift came from, and the answer is "ugyanattól a személytől," it means "from the same person." The word "ugyanattól" itself combines the demonstrative pronoun "ugyan" (same) with the ablative case suffix "-tól/-től" (from). The choice between "-tól" and "-től" depends on vowel harmony rules in Hungarian.

This grammatical construction is essential for avoiding repetition and maintaining clarity in sentences where the source of an action or item is identical to a previously identified source. It functions similarly to phrases like "the same one" or "from the same place" in English, but is expressed as a single, integrated word in Hungarian. Understanding "ugyanattól" is key to comprehending nuanced sentence structures and the efficient use of language in Hungarian.