táblán

Táblán is the locative singular form of the Hungarian noun tábla, meaning board, panel, or tablet. It expresses location and roughly translates to “on the board” or “on the table,” depending on context. In Hungarian grammar, táblán is the locative case, formed by adding the suffix -n to the stem, here producing táblán.

Usage and examples

Táblán is commonly used when referring to surfaces where information is displayed or located. It appears in educational, office, and signage contexts, as well as in everyday descriptions of where something can be found. Examples:

- A felirat a táblán olvasható. (The inscription is readable on the board.)

- A feladatok a táblán vannak feltüntetve. (The tasks are shown on the board.)

- A fehér táblán van írva. (It is written on the whiteboard.)

Grammatical notes

Táblán behaves like a regular locative noun form in Hungarian, and it is typically used with definite or indefinite noun phrases depending on context, often paired with verbs of placement, display, or reading. It contrasts with other surface-focused forms such as on the table (asztalon) or on signage (táblán, felületen), reflecting the specific surface being referenced.

Etymology and relation

Derived from tábla, táblán reflects the common Hungarian pattern of forming locatives with -n for surface-based locations. The word is widely understood across Romanian-speaking, Hungarian-speaking, and international contexts where Hungarian is used, particularly in classrooms, offices, and public spaces.