darabokra

Darabokra is a Hungarian adverbial form meaning into pieces or into fragments. It is used to describe the result of breaking, disassembling, or fragmenting something. In sentence structure, darabokra typically follows the subject and accompanies verbs of breaking or dividing, indicating the manner or result of the action.

Etymology and usage context: The form is built from the noun darab (piece) plus the postpositional suffix -okra, which conveys division into pieces. It is commonly used with verbs such as törni (to break), szedni (to split or dismantle), zúzni (to smash), and repedni (to crack). The expression focuses on the outcome rather than the process, emphasizing that the object ends up in smaller parts.

Common meanings and nuances: Beyond literal fragmentation, darabokra can be used figuratively to describe emotional or organizational breakdowns, such as a relationship or plan being reduced to fragments. In literary and media contexts, it may convey abrupt or dramatic disruption.

Examples:

- Az üveg darabokra tört. (The glass shattered into pieces.)

- A dobozt darabokra szedték. (They took the box apart, into pieces.)

- Szíve darabokra tört. (Her heart broke into pieces.)

See also: darab (piece), törni (to break), szedni (to split), zúzni (to smash). Note that darabokra is a fixed collocation used primarily with verbs of breaking or dismantling to express the result of fragmentation.