írásakor

Írásakor is a Hungarian temporal expression formed from the noun írás (writing) and the time suffix -kor, meaning “at the time of writing” or “while writing.” It functions as a time adverbial and denotes simultaneity with the act of writing. The form is used in formal or descriptive language and can substitute or accompany expressions like írás közben (during writing) and amikor írtam (when I wrote).

Formation and usage

The word is created by attaching the suffix -kor to a noun to express a specific moment or period tied to that noun. írásakor is part of a broader set of -kor constructions that mark time points such as olvasáskor (during reading) or tanításkor (during teaching). It typically appears at the beginning of a clause to set the temporal frame, or within sentences to relate events to the act of writing. In many contexts, íráskor signals a formal or written-register tone; in more everyday language, írás közben serves as a common synonym.

Nuance and alternatives

Írásakor emphasizes the event as it occurs during the act of writing, whereas phrases like írás közben are slightly more colloquial. Other time-noun + -kor forms follow the same pattern, e.g., olvasáskor, beszéd közben. The choice between these forms often depends on style, register, and the precise temporal nuance desired.

Examples

- Írásakor a szerző megállt egy pillanatra. (During the writing, the author paused for a moment.)

- Írásakor gyakran elkalandozik a figyelmem. (During writing, my attention often wanders.)

See also

írás közben, amikor írok, időhatározó kifejezések.