segéddel

Segéddel is the instrumental case form of the Hungarian noun segéd, meaning “with the assistant” or “with the aid.” It is formed by adding the instrumental suffix -del to segéd, with the final d doubling to segéddel (segéd + del). In usage, segéddel expresses accompaniment or means in a sentence, typically referring to a person who assists in a task or operation. It can also emphasize the presence of an assistant rather than mere conceptual assistance; for the latter, Hungarian often uses segítséggel (“with the help of”) or, for a person, asszisztenssel/asszisztensel.

Usage notes:

Segéddel is most common in more formal or written Hungarian. In everyday speech, speakers may prefer other expressions such as asszisztenssel (with the assistant) or segítővel (with the helper), depending on the nuance desired. The form segéddel specifically signals the involvement of a helper who accompanies or participates in the action.

Examples:

- A tanár segéddel érkezett az osztályterembe. (The teacher arrived at the classroom with the assistant.)

- A kutató a segéddel dolgozott a kísérleten. (The researcher worked on the experiment with the assistant.)

Related terms include segéd (assistant/aid), asszisztens (assistant), and segítő (helper).