Vonatkozóan

Vonatkozóan is a Hungarian adverb that translates to "concerning," "regarding," "in relation to," or "as far as... is concerned." It is used to introduce a topic or a specific aspect that is being discussed. The word itself is derived from the verb "vonatkozik," which means "to relate" or "to pertain."

This adverb is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. In legal or official documents, it helps to specify the subject matter being addressed. For example, a sentence might begin with "A vonatkozóan a szerződés feltételeire..." which translates to "Concerning the terms of the contract..." In everyday conversation, it can be used to narrow down the focus of a discussion. For instance, "Vonatkozóan a tegnapi megbeszélésünket, mit gondolsz róla?" means "Regarding our meeting yesterday, what do you think about it?"

The grammatical function of "vonatkozóan" is to modify the entire sentence or a clause, indicating the scope or relevance of what is being stated. It often appears at the beginning of a sentence or phrase, but can also be placed elsewhere for emphasis or stylistic variation. Understanding "vonatkozóan" is key to comprehending Hungarian discourse when a specific focus or context is being established.