Feleségem

Feleségem is a Hungarian noun phrase meaning "my wife." It is formed from the noun feleség ("wife") plus the first-person singular possessive suffix -em, which marks possession by the speaker. In Hungarian, possessive suffixes attach directly to the possessed noun, so feleségem literally translates as "my wife" and can function as the subject or object of a sentence, with or without a definite article as required by syntax.

Usage and grammar: The possessive suffixes in Hungarian vary by person and number: -em = my, -ed = your, -e = his/her/its. The phrase feleségem is commonly used in everyday speech to refer to one's spouse. The definite article may be used for emphasis or clarity, e.g., A feleségem orvos ("My wife is a doctor"). Without an article, sentences can still be grammatical, e.g., Feleségem dolgozik ("My wife works"). In formal writing, both standalone possessive forms and more explicit phrases with articles may appear depending on emphasis and style.

Etymology and context: Feleség is a native Hungarian word for "wife," with standard possessive morphology applied when forming phrases like feleségem. The construction reflects typical Hungarian syntax, where the possessed noun carries the possessive suffix and word order centers around the subject and action of the sentence.

See also: Related terms include feleség (wife) and férjem (my husband).