kopásától

Kopásától is a term of Hungarian origin. It is a grammatical form, specifically the possessive suffix indicating "from its loss" or "from its decay". In Hungarian grammar, suffixes are attached to the end of words to convey grammatical information such as case, number, and possession. Kopásától is an example of how a noun can be modified to express a specific relationship to another entity, in this case, implying a state of deterioration or damage from which something originates. The base word is "kopás," meaning wear, erosion, or decay. The suffix "-át" indicates the third-person singular possessive, and the suffix "-tól" signifies the ablative case, denoting separation or origin. Therefore, the entire form "kopásától" translates to "from its (singular, inanimate) loss/decay/wear." This grammatical construction is crucial for expressing nuanced meanings in Hungarian sentences, allowing for precise description of how or from what something has come to be. Understanding such suffixes is fundamental to comprehending Hungarian syntax and semantics.