kilenctól

Kilenctől is a Hungarian temporal expression meaning “from nine o’clock.” It is formed by the cardinal number kilenc (nine) plus the postposition -től, which marks the starting point in time. The standard spelling is kilenctől; some older texts or style guides may show kilenc-től, but kilenctől is the preferred form today.

Etymology and grammar: Kilenctől belongs to the family of time expressions built with -től (from). It functions as a temporal adverbial or a time-range marker, indicating where a period or event begins. When used to express a range, it is commonly paired with -ig (until), as in kilenctől ötig “from nine to five.” The phrase can stand alone to specify a starting time or be embedded within a longer sentence describing hours or schedules.

Usage: Kilenctől appears in schedules, opening hours, event times, and similar contexts. It is typically followed by another time element with -ig or by a verb that describes the activity beginning at that moment. Examples: “A koncert kilenctől tízig tart.” (The concert lasts from nine to ten.) “A nyitvatartás kilenctől ötig érvényes.” (The opening hours are valid from nine to five.) “A busz kilenctől indul.” (The bus departs from nine.)

Variations and related forms: Other numbers use the same pattern, such as kettőtől ötig or nyolctól. The general rule is that -től attaches to the time expression and can precede phrases indicating duration or end.

See also: tól-ig expressions, időhatárok, magyar nyelvtan.