vagyáltal

Vagyáltal is a Hungarian word that functions as a conjunction. It is typically used to connect two contrasting or alternative clauses, similar to "or" or "either/or" in English, but with a more emphatic sense of choice or distinction. It often implies that one of the two options is true or valid, and the other is not, or that the speaker is presenting a dichotomy. The word is composed of "vagy" meaning "or" and "által" which can mean "by" or "through", but in this context, it intensifies the "or" meaning, suggesting a more definitive separation between the alternatives.

The usage of vagyáltal can be seen in phrases where a clear choice must be made or where two distinct possibilities are being presented. For example, one might say "Ez a te döntésed, vagyáltal az enyém" which translates to "This is your decision, or else it's mine." Here, vagyáltal highlights the mutually exclusive nature of the decision-making. It is not as commonly used as the simple "vagy" and carries a slightly more formal or rhetorical tone. Its presence often signals a more significant divergence between the connected ideas, emphasizing the finality or importance of the alternative being presented.