útunk

Útunk is a Hungarian phrase meaning “our path” or “our way.” It is formed from út (path, way) combined with the first-person plural possessive suffix -unk, producing a substantive expression that can function as a noun phrase or as part of a title or motto. In standard prose it appears as útunk, while in headings or proper-name uses it may be capitalized as Útunk.

In Hungarian grammar, the possessive suffix -nk marks ownership by “us” and, when used in this construction, often conveys collective agency, direction, or purpose. The phrase is versatile and commonly employed in political, philosophical, or cultural contexts as a symbolic statement rather than a fixed concept. It can serve as a motto, a thematic label, or part of a longer sentence.

Because Útunk is not tied to a single canonical work, organization, or historical event, its interpretation depends on context. It may appear in essays, manifestos, organizational names, or literary titles, and readers should consult surrounding text to determine whether it functions as a general expression or as a specific label. The term illustrates how Hungarian uses the noun út with a possessive suffix to create phrases that emphasize collective direction.

See also út, possessive suffixes in Hungarian grammar, and common thematic phrases denoting collective action or direction.