udvariatlannak
udvariatlannak is a predicative form derived from the Hungarian adjective udvariatlan, meaning rude or impolite. It is not a stand-alone noun but a form used with certain verbs to express “as X” or “in the role of X.” The suffix -nak/-nek marks the predicative complement, so udvariatlannak functions as “as rude” in a sentence rather than as a simple noun.
In practice, udvariatlannak is used with verbs such as tűnik (to seem), tekinteni (to regard), minősíteni (to
- A férfi udvariatlannak tűnik. The man seems rude.
- Őt udvariatlannak tekintették. They regarded him as rude.
- A vendéget udvariatlannak minősítették. They classified the guest as rude.
- Udvariatlannak nevezte a viselkedését. He called the behavior rude, i.e., he named it as rude.
The form also appears in constructions that express “to be rude” in a more abstract sense, such
Etymologically, udvariatlannak comes from udvariatlan (rude) with the predicative suffix -nak/-nek. It reflects Hungarian’s ability to