egyensúlynak

Egyensúlynak is the dative singular form of the Hungarian noun egyensúly, meaning balance or equilibrium. It represents the indirect object or beneficiary in a sentence, answering the questions to whom or for what something is directed.

In Hungarian, egyensúly denotes the state of steady harmony between opposing forces, weights, or influences. The concept is used across disciplines: in physics and engineering to describe static or dynamic equilibrium, in chemistry for chemical equilibria, and in everyday language to refer to mental, social, or economic steadiness. The term can also describe a balanced state in systems, processes, or design.

Usage notes help distinguish related grammatical forms. The form egyensúlynak occurs when egyensúly is in the dative case, typically signaling a target, recipient, or purpose: for example, a construction that aims to achieve or address balance. The possessive form egyensúlyának denotes “the balance’s” or “of the balance,” as in phrases emphasizing ownership or attribution. The distinction between a dative phrase (to/for the balance) and a possessive phrase (the balance’s) is often determined by surrounding verbs and the grammatical role of the noun in the clause.

Common collocations involve phrases such as megőrzése érdekében (for the purpose of preserving balance) or fenntartása érdekében (for maintaining balance), where the noun takes a form like egyensúlynak. The broader concept remains a core term in science, engineering, economics, and everyday speech, reflecting the universal importance of stability and proportionality.