Birtokosítószók

Birtokosítószók, a Hungarian grammatical term, refers to possessive suffixes that are attached to nouns to indicate ownership or possession. These suffixes vary depending on the person and number of the possessor, as well as the number of the possessed item. For example, the suffix "-om" indicates "my" when referring to a singular possessed item, such as in the word "házam" (my house). If the possessed item is plural, a different suffix might be used. Similarly, suffixes like "-od" (your singular), "-a" (his/her/its), "-unk" (our), "-otok" (your plural), and "-uk" (their) are employed to denote different possessors.

The system of birtokosítószók is an integral part of Hungarian grammar, allowing for concise expression of possession without the need for separate possessive pronouns in many cases. The choice of suffix can also be influenced by vowel harmony, a characteristic feature of Hungarian phonology, where the vowels within a word tend to belong to a similar class. Understanding these suffixes is crucial for both comprehending and correctly constructing Hungarian sentences involving possession. The historical development of these suffixes is complex, reflecting the agglutinative nature of the Hungarian language.