kivétellel

Kivétellel is a Hungarian word that translates to "with the exception of" or "except for" in English. It is a postposition, meaning it follows the noun or pronoun it modifies. This word functions to indicate that something is excluded from a general statement or rule.

For example, one might say "Mindenki eljött, kivétellel Petrával" which translates to "Everyone came, with the exception of Petra." In this sentence, "kivétellel" signals that Petra is the one person who did not attend.

The grammatical structure typically involves the noun or pronoun that is being excepted being in the elative case (ending in -tól/-től, -ról/-ről) when followed by "kivétellel." However, common usage sometimes omits the case ending when the context is clear.

This postposition is a useful tool for adding nuance and precision to statements in Hungarian, allowing speakers to make broad claims while simultaneously acknowledging specific exclusions. It is a common and integral part of everyday Hungarian vocabulary and grammar.