A kulcs nálam van.

to be

Breakdown of A kulcs nálam van.

• kulcs: the key
• nálam: with me

Questions & Answers about A kulcs nálam van.

What does nálam mean in this sentence?

Nálam means something like at me, with me, or in my possession, depending on context.

In A kulcs nálam van, it means:

• The key is with me
• I have the key on me
• The key is in my possession

So this is a very natural Hungarian way to express possession of a physical object.

How is nálam formed?

Nálam is made from:

• nál-/nél- = a suffix meaning at / by / with
• -am = my / me in this form

So:

• nálam = at me / with me
• nálad = with you
• nála = with him/her
• nálunk = with us
• nálatok = with you all
• náluk = with them

This suffix is often used when something is located in someone’s possession or at someone’s place.

Why is it A kulcs and not just kulcs?

A is the definite article, meaning the.

So: