eszközhatározós

Eszközhatározós is a Hungarian grammatical term referring to an adverbial adjunct, specifically one that indicates the instrument or means by which an action is performed. It answers the question "ivel?" (with what?) or "mivel?" (with what?). This type of adjunct is a specific category within the broader concept of adverbial adjuncts, which modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide additional information about time, place, manner, cause, or purpose.

In Hungarian grammar, the eszközhatározós is typically expressed using the instrumental case suffix "-vel/-val" or a postposition like "által" (by). For example, in the sentence "A levél írva lett tollal" (The letter was written with a pen), "tollal" functions as an eszközhatározós, indicating the instrument used for writing. Similarly, "A híd épült téglából" (The bridge was built from bricks) uses "téglából" to denote the material or means of construction, acting as an eszközhatározós. Understanding the eszközhatározós is crucial for analyzing sentence structure and meaning in Hungarian, as it clarifies the agency or tool involved in an action. It helps to distinguish between different types of adverbial relationships, providing a more nuanced understanding of how sentences are constructed and interpreted.