tartályon

Tartályon is the locative case form of the Hungarian noun tartály, which means container, tank, or reservoir. The form indicates location on the surface of a container or tank and is created by adding the locative suffix -on to tartály. In Hungarian, location suffixes like -on, -en, and -ön reflect vowel harmony, and tartályon specifically shows the “on” meaning.

Usage notes: Tartályon answers questions such as where something is located (on the surface of the tank or container). It is contrasted with tartályban, which means inside the tank or container. The phrase can function as a prepositional element in a sentence and may be accompanied by adjectives or enumerations describing the surface or exterior features.

Examples:

- A tartályon lévő nyomásmérő meghibásodott. The pressure gauge on the tank is malfunctioning.

- A tartályon feltüntetett jelölések szerint biztonságos a kezeletlen anyag. According to the markings on the tank, the material is safe to handle.

- A karbantartó a tartályon lévő tömítést cseréli. The technician is replacing the seal on the tank.

Related concepts: The form is part of Hungarian locative cases used to indicate location, and operates alongside other location forms such as tartályban (in/inside the tank). Understanding tartályon helps clarify when describing objects or actions that occur on the exterior surface of containers or tanks.