elrugaszkodva

Elrugaszkodva is a Hungarian adverbial participle formed from the verb elrugaszkodni, meaning to spring away or to detach oneself. The prefix el- indicates movement away from a point, and rugaszkodni conveys rapid or forceful departure. The suffix -va/-ve creates an adverbial participle that can function as a non-finite clause, typically modifying the main verb by indicating the manner or sequence of action. In usage, elrugaszkodva signals that the subject performed the action of detaching or springing away prior to or in connection with the main clause, often conveying abruptness or decisiveness.

In grammar, elrugaszkodva belongs to the class of adverbial participles in Hungarian, sometimes described as absolute constructions when used in narrative prose. It does not form a full independent clause but provides circumstantial information about how an action is carried out. The form is more frequent in literary or descriptive registers and can carry nuanced shades of suddenness, determination, or relief, depending on context.

Examples of use are typically found in descriptive or narrative passages. For instance: Elrugaszkodva a földtől, a madár felszállt. In such sentences, elrugaszkodva functions as a lead-in that sets the manner of the main clause, here the ascent of the bird. Another possible usage describes a character acting decisively: Elrugaszkodva a hagyományoktól, új irányba kezdett a vállalat.

See also: Hungarian grammar, adverbial participles, el- prefix, rugaszkodni.