túlra

Túlra is a Hungarian adverb meaning “to the far side” or “beyond.” It is used to express direction toward a distant or opposite side relative to a reference point. The form is derived from the root túl (beyond) combined with the directional suffix -ra, functioning as a postpositional element that attaches to verbs or noun phrases to indicate movement or gaze toward a location beyond something.

Grammatical use: It is commonly used with verbs of motion and perception, such as túlra megy (to go beyond) or túlra néz (to look beyond). The expression can convey literal spatial distance or a figurative sense, such as transcending limits, boundaries, or expectations.

Etymology and related forms: Túlra is part of a broader set of Hungarian directional adverbs formed with the suffix -ra/-re. It is more specific than the general adverb túl, emphasizing the direction toward the far side. Related forms include túl (beyond) and túlről (from beyond), as well as túlsó, which refers to the far side in a descriptive sense (for example, a túlsó part, the far shore).

Usage notes: In contemporary colloquial Hungarian, túlra is less frequent than simpler expressions like tovább or túl, but it remains common in literary, formal, or historical contexts where a precise sense of “toward the far side” is desired.

See also: Hungarian language, adverbs, motion verbs, spatial expressions.