szárazra

The Hungarian word "szárazra" is the dative case of the adjective "száraz," which translates to "dry" in English. In its dative form, "szárazra" typically signifies a direction or a destination that is dry. It can be used in various contexts, indicating movement towards a dry place or a state of becoming dry.

For example, one might say "a ruhákat szárazra akasztottam," meaning "I hung the clothes to dry." Here, "szárazra" indicates the intended state or destination of the clothes. Another usage could be "A hajó a szárazra lett húzva," which translates to "The boat was pulled onto dry land." In this instance, "szárazra" denotes the dry area to which the boat was moved.

The adjective "száraz" itself describes a lack of moisture, whether it pertains to weather, land, food, or even a person's temperament. When placed in the dative case as "szárazra," it retains this core meaning but adds a directional or purposive element, indicating a movement towards or a goal of dryness. Understanding the case endings in Hungarian is crucial for interpreting the precise meaning of words like "szárazra" in different grammatical constructions.