nominalizál

Nominalizál is a Hungarian verb meaning to convert a word or phrase into a noun. The corresponding noun form of the process is nominalizálás or nominalizáció. In linguistics, nominalization refers to turning a verb, or even a larger phrase, into a noun or noun phrase, allowing the expression to function as a subject, object, or other syntactic element.

In Hungarian, nominalization is a productive way to form deverbal nouns. Verbal nouns are typically created with suffixes such as -ás/-és, -ítás/-ítés, and, less frequently, other endings like -ó/-ő to denote agents. Examples include olvasás (reading), írás (writing), futás (running), tanulás (learning), és döntés (decision). These nouns embody actions or processes and can take typical noun inflection and appear in various syntactic roles.

Nominalized forms play a central role in Hungarian syntax and style. They enable abstract discussion of actions, facilitate subject or object positions without repeating a verb, and can shift emphasis toward the action itself. Formal or technical registers often employ nominalizations to express complex ideas concisely.

Usage notes: nominalization can affect word order and emphasis in a sentence. While it helps precision and abstraction, excessive nominalization may reduce vividness or readability. In language pedagogy, learners are often advised to recognize common nominalizing suffixes and how the resulting nouns behave like other nouns in clauses.

Examples: Az olvasás hasznos. A futás népszerű sport. A döntés meghozatala nehéz volt.