Vitáknál

Vitáknál is a Hungarian locative plural form of the noun vita, which means debate, discussion, or argument. The term denotes the location or context where multiple debates take place or are referenced. It is formed from the plural viták with the locative suffix -nál, resulting in vitáknál. The corresponding singular form is vitánál, meaning “at the debate.”

Grammatical notes: Hungarian forms a locative plural by adding -knál/- knél after the plural stem. For vita, the plural viták becomes vitáknál in the locative plural. This shape is used when speaking of several debates or discussions occurring in a given setting, or when referring to debates as a context rather than a concrete place.

Usage: Vitáknál is common in journalism, political commentary, and academic writing when the writer wants to emphasize the setting or occurrence of multiple debates. For example, one might write: “A vitáknál elhangzott érvek között számos új álláspont jelent meg,” meaning that among the arguments presented at the debates, several new positions emerged. Another example: “Vitáknál zajló eszmecsere tanúja volt a közönség” indicates a discussion taking place within the debates.

See also: vita (debate), viták (debates), vitánál (at the debate). While vitáknál specifies multiple debates, other Hungarian prepositional phrases (e.g., a vitákban, a viták során) may be preferred for particular nuances or clearer emphasis in prose.