ujjnál

Ujjnál is a Hungarian adverbial expression meaning "at hand" or "within easy reach." It describes things—information, tools, objects, or resources—that are readily accessible in a given situation. The phrase is used both literally, for physical proximity, and metaphorically, for ease of access to knowledge or capabilities.

Etymology and form: the word is built from the noun uj (finger) with the locative suffix -nál, forming a fixed collocation that conveys proximity. The form ujjnál is standard in contemporary Hungarian and does not typically vary by region.

Usage: ujjnál is common in both written and spoken Hungarian and can pair with verbs such as érhetők el or van/ vannak to express accessibility. Examples include: "Az adatok ujjnál érhetők el az alkalmazásban," meaning the data are readily accessible in the app, and "A legfontosabb beállítások ujjnál találhatók a menüben," meaning the most important settings are at hand in the menu. Metaphorically, it can describe knowledge or skills that are immediately usable, as in "A tudás ujjnál van az új rendszeren."

Variants and related expressions: ujjnál is often contrasted with or complemented by other Hungarian phrases meaning proximity, such as kéznél van (at hand) or a keze ügyében (at one’s disposal). These expressions share the same core idea of ease of access but differ in nuance and common contexts.

See also: In English, the closest equivalent is "at one's fingertips."