formától

Formától is a Hungarian inflected form of the noun forma, meaning “from the form” or “from the format.” It represents the ablative case, used to indicate origin, source, or a starting point in relation to the form or format in question. In standard Hungarian, the suffix -tól (with vowel harmony adjustments) marks the ablative, and formától specifically combines the base forma with this suffix.

Usage and meaning

Formától appears mainly in sentences that describe dependence on or derivation from a form or format. It can express how something is influenced by or originates from a particular form. Typical verbs used with formától include függ (to depend on) or származik (to originate from). Common constructions include formától függve (depending on the form) and a formától függően (according to the form).

Examples

- A fájl a formától függ. (The file depends on the format.)

- Az adatok értelmezése a formától függ. (The interpretation of the data depends on the format.)

- A kimenet a formától függően változik. (The output changes according to the format.)

Etymology and morphology

Formától is formed from the noun forma (form, shape) plus the ablative suffix -tól. This suffix marks origin or source and is subject to Hungarian vowel harmony. The construction is a standard part of Hungarian grammar for indicating where something originates or from which it is derived.

Relation to related terms

- Forma: the base noun meaning form or shape.

- Formátum: the word for format in many technical contexts.

- Ablative case: the grammatical function expressed by -tól in Hungarian.

Overall, formától is a grammatical inflection used to convey origin or dependence on a form or format in Hungarian. See also forma, formátum, and Hungarian ablative usage.