saroknál

Saroknál is a Hungarian locative form of the noun sarok, meaning corner. It is used to indicate location at or by a corner of something, such as a room, building, or object. The suffix -nál (or -nél, depending on vowel harmony) marks the adessive/locative sense, typically translating to “at the corner” or “by the corner.” For plural references the form becomes sarokoknál, meaning “at the corners.”

Formation and variants:

- Singular: saroknál (at the corner; by the corner)

- Plural: sarokoknál (at the corners)

The word is used with verbs of position, such as van, áll, ül, található (e.g., A kanapé a saroknál van. The sofa is at the corner.)

Usage and nuance:

- Saroknál implies proximity to or at the boundary of a corner, often in contrast to interior locations. It is commonly used for furnishings or objects placed near the corner of a room or space.

- It contrasts with sarokban, which means “in the corner” (inside the corner area rather than at its boundary).

Examples:

- A fotel a saroknál áll. The armchair is at the corner.

- A gyermekek a saroknál várnak. The children are by the corner.

- A radiátor a saroknál található. The radiator is at the corner.

See also:

- Adessive case in Hungarian grammar

- Distinction between adessive (at/near) and inessive (in) forms

- Other location expressions using -nál/-nél

Saroknál is a standard, neutral option for expressing location at or by a corner in everyday Hungarian.