Írásokban

írásokban (IPA: [ˈiɾɒːskɔnbɔn]) is a Hungarian phrase meaning "in writings" or "in texts". It is derived from the noun írás, meaning "writing" or "script", combined with the adverbial suffix –ban, which places the word in the locative case. The expression is used to refer to content found in written documents, literature, or archival sources. For example, a historian might note that a particular event is mentioned írásokban in medieval chronicles.

The phrase functions as an adverbial modifier and can be translated into English as "within written records" or simply "in writing". It is often encountered in academic or bibliographic contexts, where scholars distinguish between oral tradition and textual evidence. Because Hungarian uses case endings, írásokban can appear in various syntactic positions, but it typically follows the subject and precedes the main verb in a sentence.

Although not a formal grammatical term, írásokban is culturally significant in Hungary where written language has played a crucial role in preserving national literature and history. The expression underscores the importance of textual sources for validating legal documents, genealogical research, and literary criticism. In modern usage, it may also refer to digital documents, as the concept of "writings" extends beyond traditional books to include online articles and electronic records.