kövekre

Kövekre is a Hungarian directional form derived from the noun kő (stone). In its most common use, kövek is the plural nominative and kövekre is formed by adding the postpositional suffix -re to the plural stem. This combination expresses movement toward or onto a surface, functioning as a destination marker in sentences that describe motion or placement. In English, it is typically rendered as “to the stones” or “onto the stones,” depending on the context.

In Hungarian grammar, kövekre demonstrates how direction and location are encoded with postpositions rather than separate prepositions. The suffix -re indicates toward or onto a surface, and its meaning can shift slightly with additional particles or verbs of motion. The form is restricted to plural nouns; the corresponding singular would be kőre (to/onto the stone), illustrating how number affects the postpositional ending.

Usage notes and nuance: kövekre is most natural in clauses describing where someone or something moves or is placed. The exact interpretation (toward vs onto) depends on the verb used and the surrounding context. It is a common feature in everyday Hungarian as well as in descriptive or literary prose when speaking about actions directed at a stone surface, a path of stones, or a rocky area.

Examples:

- A gyermek a kövekre lépett. (The child stepped onto the stones.)

- A turista a kövekre mutatott, hogy odanézzen a kilátásra. (The tourist pointed to the stones to look at the view.)

See also: kő, Hungarian grammar, postpositional suffixes.