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 case suffix meaning “with” or “by.” In contexts where a specific problem is being analyzed, the phrase replaces more general expressions, allowing the speaker to communicate that a particular semantic or epistemic difficulty is being examined.

In philosophy of mathematics, problémáinál is employed when discussing the “problem of the continuum” or the “problem of induction.” In linguistics, it can denote the “problem of pronoun reference” or the “problem of ambiguity.” The phrase also appears in Hungarian literature when a writer wants to emphasize that the subject matter is a problem in the narrow sense, not a broader thematic issue.

The usage of problémáinál is largely confined to scholarly works, essays, and academic seminars in Hungary, and it serves as a concise way to shift the focus onto the problem itself. It exemplifies how prepositional phrases can be used to precisely frame discussions in Hungarian academic discourse.