tónusától

Tónusától is a Hungarian word that translates to "from its tone" or "from his/her tone" in English. It is a grammatical construction used to indicate the source or origin of something perceived through sound, specifically its tonal quality. This phrase is typically employed when discussing the emotional state, intention, or character of a speaker or a piece of music, as inferred from its sound.

The word itself is a combination of "tónus," meaning "tone," and the suffix "-tól/-től," a common Hungarian postposition indicating origin or separation, similar to "from" in English. The specific form "-tól" is used because the preceding word, "tónus," ends in a front vowel. Therefore, the meaning is intrinsically tied to the sound characteristics and how they convey information beyond the literal words spoken.

For instance, one might say "Megéreztem a félelmet a hangján tónusától" which translates to "I sensed the fear from the tone of his/her voice." In this context, "tónusától" points to the specific way the voice sounds – perhaps shaky, high-pitched, or hushed – as the indicator of the underlying emotion. It's a subtle but important linguistic feature in Hungarian for describing nuanced perceptions of sound.