Absztraktnév

Absztraktnév is a Hungarian term that translates to "abstract name" or "abstract noun" in English. It refers to a word that represents a concept, idea, quality, feeling, or state rather than a concrete object or person. These are nouns that cannot be perceived by the five senses.

Examples of abstractnév in Hungarian include szívesség (favor), szépség (beauty), öröm (joy), gondolat (thought), igazság (truth), and szabadság (freedom). These words denote things that exist in the mind or as concepts, but not in a physical form that can be touched, seen, heard, smelled, or tasted.

The grammatical function of abstractnév is the same as concrete nouns, serving as subjects, objects, or complements in sentences. They are essential for expressing complex thoughts and emotions, and their understanding is crucial for a full grasp of the Hungarian language. Unlike concrete nouns, abstractnév often derives from adjectives or verbs, capturing the essence of a quality or action as a noun. For instance, "szép" (beautiful) is an adjective, while "szépség" (beauty) is its abstract noun form. Similarly, "gondol" (to think) is a verb, and "gondolat" (thought) is the corresponding abstract noun.