normákra

Normákra is the allative plural form of the Hungarian noun norma, meaning norm or standard. In Hungarian, the form normákra is used to indicate direction toward or reference to normative standards. It is a grammatical construction rather than a standalone concept and appears mainly in formal, legal, ethical, or academic writing.

Etymology and grammar: The noun norma comes from Latin norma, meaning a rule or pattern. To express “to the norms” or “toward the norms” Hungarian adds the postposition suffix -ra/-re to the plural normák, resulting in normákra. This suffix marks a directional or referential target and can pair with verbs that indicate reliance on, reference to, or application of standards.

Usage: Normákra is typically found in contexts discussing standards, rules, or guidelines. It often follows verbs such as hivatkozni (to refer to), épülni (to be built on), or támaszkodni (to rely on). Examples:

- A döntés a normákra épült. (The decision was built on the norms.)

- A bíró a normákra hivatkozva hozott döntést. (The judge issued the decision referencing the norms.)

- Az irányelvek a normákra támaszkodnak. (The guidelines rely on the norms.)

Notes: Normákra is a grammatical form and not a separate semantic unit. Its English equivalent is context-dependent and can be rendered as “to the norms,” “toward normative standards,” or “based on norms” depending on the sentence. It is common in discussions of law, ethics, governance, and social standards.