Változatát

Változatát is a form of the Hungarian noun változat, which denotes a version, variant, or edition of something. The word is used to refer to a specific instantiation or rendition that differs from other possible forms. In its common phraseology, változatot vagy változatát is employed depending on definiteness: a változatát functions as the definite accusative form meaning “its/the version of it” when the variant is treated as a known object in the sentence.

Etymology and grammar commonly note that változat is formed with the noun-building suffix -zat from a root related to change or alteration, and változat means the result or form that emerges from change. The suffix -át marks the definite direct object in the sentence, which is standard in Hungarian for objects that are specific or previously identified. The possessive forms parallel typical Hungarian noun inflection, for example, eredeti változatát = its original version.

Usage and contexts: változat refers to different realizations of a thing, such as literary editions, software versions, language variants, or design configurations. It is often contrasted with verzió (a closely related, widely used synonym borrowed from a foreign form) and kiadás (edition issued in publishing). In technical and academic writing, változat is common when distinguishing among multiple forms or alternatives, while verzió may be preferred for colloquial or software-related language.

Examples of common collocations include több változata van (there are several variants), az eredeti változat (the original version), and a legújabb változatát töltöttem le (I downloaded the latest version of it). The form változatát appears when the variant is the direct object of the sentence.