amiért

Amiért is a Hungarian word that functions as a relative clause marker meaning "for which" or "for what." It introduces information that specifies the reason, purpose, or cause connected to a stated antecedent.

Etymology and form: Amiért is formed from the relative pronoun ami ("that which") combined with the postposition ért ("for"). The combination is used to link a clause to its preceding noun or concept, usually referring to a reason or purpose.

Usage: Amiért typically introduces a subordinate clause that explains why or for what purpose. For example, in the sentence "Amiért szeretem ezt a helyet, az a nyugodt légkör" the phrase sets up the reason for the speaker's affection. Another common pattern is "Az ok, amiért nem jött el, a betegség volt," where amiért connects the explanation to the antecedent "az ok." The construction can also appear in a double structure with az, as in "Amiért ... az ...," to foreground the reason.

In language and media: Amiért is widely used in both spoken and written Hungarian. It appears in everyday discourse, literary prose, journalism, and as a potential title or thematic phrase in songs and articles, where the focus is on the reason or purpose behind an action or situation.

See also: Hungarian relative clauses, miért (why), ami (that which).