példánynak

Példánynak is the dative singular form of the Hungarian noun példány, which means specimen, copy, or example. In standard usage, példánynak functions as a noun phrase that designates a role or purpose for something, most commonly in constructions where the thing in question is regarded as an example or as a model, or where a copy or specimen is being designated for a recipient.

Etymology and grammar: példány derives from példa, meaning example, with the suffix -ny that forms a noun meaning a thing related to the base concept. The suffix -nak/-nek marks the dative (to/for) case, producing the form példánynak. This form appears in sentences with verbs that take a dative complement, such as tekint, tart, állít, or küld, to express ideas like “to consider as an example” or “to send as a copy.” The base word and its inflected form thus cover both a literal sense (a copy or specimen) and a figurative sense (an exemplary case).

Usage: In literal contexts, példány can denote concrete copies or specimens of documents, objects, or samples prepared for distribution or archiving, with példánynak marking the role of one such copy. In figurative contexts, it is used with verbs to express that something is being treated as an example or model. Common related concepts include példa (example), példakép (model), and példány (copy or specimen).

Notes: Példánynak is more common in formal or written Hungarian. In everyday language, speakers may prefer phrases such as “például” (for example) or “példaként” when signaling an exemplary use, rather than relying on the dative form.