problémáinál
Problémáinál is a Hungarian phrase that literally means “at the problem” or “with respect to the problem.” It is used in linguistics and philosophy to denote the entity that contains or embodies the problem under discussion. The term frequently appears in academic discussions of problems of language, ethics, and mathematics, where the author wants to focus attention specifically on the problematic aspect of a concept rather than on the broader topic.
The construction combines pro‑bĺém, the Hungarian word for “problem,” with the preposition nál, which is an instrumental
In philosophy of mathematics, problémáinál is employed when discussing the “problem of the continuum” or the
The usage of problémáinál is largely confined to scholarly works, essays, and academic seminars in Hungary,