határozócsoportok

A határozócsoportok, in English "determinative groups" or "adverbial groups," are a syntactic category in Hungarian linguistics. They function similarly to adverbs or adverbial phrases in other languages, providing additional information about the verb or the entire sentence. This information can relate to circumstances like time, place, manner, cause, purpose, or condition.

In Hungarian grammar, határozócsoportok are crucial for enriching sentence meaning. They are often formed by prepositions (or postpositions in Hungarian, which follow the noun) combined with a noun or pronoun, or by single adverbs. For instance, "óránként" (hourly) is a single adverbial word functioning as a határozócsoport, while "az asztal alatt" (under the table) is a postpositional phrase serving the same purpose.

The placement of a határozócsoport within a sentence can vary, but it typically appears before the verb it modifies or at the beginning of the sentence for emphasis. Their presence helps to clarify the context and specific details of the action or state being described. Understanding their function is key to comprehending the nuances of Hungarian sentence structure and expression. They are considered one of the fundamental components of Hungarian syntax.