testnél

Testnél is a Hungarian locative form derived from the noun test (body) when combined with the locative postposition -nál/-nél. The result, testnél, literally conveys “at the body” or “by the body” and functions as a locative expression in sentences rather than as an independent word.

Formation and spelling: In Hungarian, the locative suffix -nál/-nél attaches to a noun to express location relative to that noun. The choice between -nál and -nél follows vowel harmony: for stems with front vowels, -nél is used, yielding testnél after test. The form is typically used with definite reference nouns and in contexts where a precise location is important.

Usage: Testnél is common in anatomical, medical, or descriptive contexts where the position of something is specified in relation to the body. For example: A seb a testnél található. This means “The wound is located at/by the body.”

Notes: Testnél is a grammatical construction rather than a standalone lexical item. It demonstrates Hungarian’s use of postpositional locatives to express spatial relations.

See also: Hungarian grammar; locative construction; postpositions.