fogalmával

Fogalmával is a Hungarian linguistic form built from the noun fogalom (concept) by adding the possessive suffix and the instrumental suffix. The sequence yields fogalma (his/her concept) and, with the instrumental suffix -val/-vel, fogalmával, meaning “with his/her/its concept.” The form is used to indicate the instrument, means, or standpoint provided by a person’s concept or theoretical framework.

Morphology and meaning. In Hungarian, the possessive suffix marks ownership and combines with the instrumental suffix to express “with” or “by means of.” Thus fogalmával literally translates to “with his/her concept,” but it is used more broadly to denote approaching or judging something through that concept or framework. It can convey both a methodological stance and a normative lens supplied by the referenced concept.

Usage and nuance. Fogalmával appears mainly in formal or analytical prose, including philosophy, literary criticism, and academic writing. It signals that the following analysis or action is guided by a specific concept rather than by common sense alone. It is often accompanied by modifiers such as saját (one’s own) to emphasize the particular viewpoint.

Examples.

- A kutató a problémát saját fogalmával közelítette meg. (The researcher approached the problem with his own concept.)

- A kritikus a művet fogalmával értelmezte. (The critic interpreted the work through his concept.)

- A dolgozat a fogalmával összhangban hozta meg következtetéseit. (The paper drew its conclusions in line with that concept.)

See also fogalom, -val, -vel suffixes, and Hungarian morphophonology.