Céljaikat

Céljaikat is a Hungarian noun phrase meaning “their goals.” It is formed from the noun cél (goal, aim) together with the third-person plural possessive suffix jaik (their) and the definite direct object suffix -t, resulting in céljaikat. The form is used when referring to the aims or targets of a group or multiple people, particularly in organizational, political, or strategic discourse.

Morphology and usage notes: The base is cél. To express possession for he/she/they, Hungarian adds the possessive suffix -jaik (their), producing céljaik (their goals). When the noun phrase functions as a definite direct object, Hungarian adds the suffix -t, yielding céljaikat. The exact vowel and consonant alternations follow general Hungarian vowel harmony and phonology, with the linking consonant j appearing in the possessive portion (jaik) before the final -t in the definite form.

Typical contexts include summarizing, planning, or analyzing the aims of groups. For example, a sentence might state that “A vezetők céljaikat egyértelműen megfogalmazták,” meaning “The leaders clearly articulated their goals.” Another example could be “A projekt résztvevői céljaikat értelmezték,” meaning “The project participants interpreted their goals.” The usage emphasizes the aims of a plural subject and is common in reports, meeting minutes, and policy discussions.

Related terms and variants: cél (singular, ‘goal’), célai (their goals in other cases or less definite contexts), céljaik (their goals in the basic plural possessive form), and the broader category of possessive suffixes in Hungarian grammar.