hálózatnak

Hálózatnak is the dative singular form of the Hungarian noun hálózat, meaning network or system. In Hungarian, nouns are inflected for case, and the suffix -nak/-nek marks the dative, used for the indirect object, recipient, or beneficiary of an action. Therefore hálózatnak translates roughly as “to the network” or “for the network,” depending on context.

Etymology and form: hálózat is derived from háló meaning “net” with the -zat suffix creating a noun that denotes a collective or complex entity, here a network. The dative suffix -nak/-nek attaches to yield hálózatnak. This form is common in technical, administrative, and formal Hungarian to indicate that something is intended for or directed toward the network.

Usage: The form is used whenever the network is the beneficiary or recipient of an action, or when something is designated for the network. For example, Az adatot a hálózatnak küldik means “The data is sent to the network.” A támogatást a hálózatnak szánják translates to “They intend the support for the network.”

Notes: As with other dative forms in Hungarian, the exact meaning (to vs. for) is determined by the verb and the broader sentence context. Hálózatnak therefore serves primarily as a grammatical case marker rather than a standalone lexical item beyond its base noun hálózat.

See also: hálózat.