Vanpéldául

Vanpéldául is a Hungarian phrase that translates literally to "there is, for example" and is commonly used to introduce examples or illustrative cases within a sentence. The expression is typically written as two separate words—van and például—although it is often presented together in informal contexts. It functions as a discourse marker, signaling to the listener or reader that what follows will serve as an instance or illustration of a previously mentioned concept.

In normal usage, vanpéldául precedes a noun, clause, or event that exemplifies the topic in question. For instance, one might say: "A magyar nyelv sok érdekes kifejezéssel rendelkezik, vanpéldául olyan szavak, amelyek két jelentést hordoznak." Here, the phrase signals that the subsequent clause provides an example. The expression is versatile: it can be used in spoken language, written essays, literature, and journalism to clarify points without resorting to more formal structures such as "például" or "mint például".

Historically, the phrase traces back to the 19th‑century Hungarian literary tradition when writers sought more natural, conversational incorporations of correlative expressions. Its contemporary popularity owes to both its brevity and its ability to maintain a conversational tone while preserving clarity. In linguistic studies, vanpéldául is frequently cited as an example of syntactical ease that bridges spoken and written language.