televíziónál

Televíziónál is a Hungarian locative form of the noun televízió, meaning “at the television” or “by the TV.” It is used to indicate location in space, specifically that something is near or at the TV set. As a standard part of Hungarian grammar, it shows where an action takes place or where an object is situated.

The form is created by adding the locative suffix -nál to the singular noun televízió, yielding televíziónál. For plural references, the form becomes televízióknál. The base televízió is a loanword adapted from the international term television; its orthography follows common Hungarian rules, with the exact pronunciation reflecting the original vowels while fitting Hungarian phonology.

Usage notes: Televíziónál is typically employed in ordinary, descriptive statements about location or setting. It can be used with verbs such as van (is), ül(ünk), áll, néz(ünk), etc., to specify where an action occurs or where something is placed. It contrasts with other location expressions like előtt (in front of), mellett (beside/near), or felé (toward) depending on the intended nuance.

Examples:

- A távirányító a televíziónál van. (The remote control is by the television.)

- A gyerekek a televíziónál ülnek, miközben filmet néznek. (The children sit by the television while watching a film.)

- A televízióknál gyakran összegyűl a család este.

See also: Hungarian grammar, Locative case, Hungarian vocabulary.