beszédre

Beszédre is a Hungarian postposition formed by attaching the directional suffix -re to the noun beszéd (speech). It marks a relation toward or for the speech, typically translated as "for the speech" or "for delivering a speech." The form is used in contexts where the action concerns the upcoming speech—its preparation, timing, or delivery.

Grammatical use: Beszédre functions as a directional or purposive complement, often with verbs of preparation, planning, or scheduling. It answers questions such as mire? for what purpose or to what event. It is commonly found in phrases like készülni a beszédre (to prepare for the speech) or a beszédre szánt idő (time allocated for the speech). It denotes the event or occasion related to speaking rather than the topic of the speech.

Common constructions and nuance: Beszédre emphasizes the intended purpose or preparation related to the act of speaking, rather than the content of the speech itself. It is distinct from forms like beszédről (about the speech) or beszédet (the speech, in the accusative).

Examples:

- A szervezők a beszédre készülnek. (The organizers are preparing for the speech.)

- A beszédre szánt idő rövid, ezért le kell zárni a kérdéseket. (The time allocated for the speech is short, so questions must be limited.)

In everyday Hungarian, beszédre is a productive way to specify that an action or resource is directed toward the event of speaking, not toward the content of the speech itself.