olvasáshoz

Olvasáshoz is a Hungarian grammatical form built from the noun olvasás (reading) plus the suffix -hoz, which marks direction, purpose, or suitability. In translation, olvasáshoz is commonly understood as “for reading” or “to reading.” It is not a separate lexical item but a prepositional-dative construction used with nouns to indicate something intended for or about reading.

The form is typically used to express requirements, conditions, or purpose related to reading. For example, in a sentence like, A jó olvasáshoz türelem és gyakorlás szükséges, the phrase olvasáshoz functions to specify what is necessary for reading. Similarly, Az olvasáshoz szükséges eszközök listája refers to the list of tools needed for reading. The construction can also appear in phrases such as olvasáshoz való felkészülés, meaning “preparation for reading,” or in contexts describing curricula, educational materials, or accessibility considerations.

Etymology and grammar: olvasás is formed from olvas (to read) plus the nominalizing suffix -ás. The suffix -hoz is one of the directional/purpose suffixes in Hungarian (corresponding to -hoz, -hez, -höz depending on vowel harmony) and attaches to a noun in a way that denotes “to/for” that noun. In olvasáshoz, it is harmonically suited to the base form and does not require additional inflection when used as a predicate or modifier for related phrases.

In use, olvasáshoz is a functional, contextual device rather than a standalone term, primarily appearing in educational, linguistic, or formal texts to denote purpose or requirements connected with reading.