Foglalkozása

Foglalkozása is a Hungarian noun phrase meaning the occupation or activity of a person, used to refer to what someone does for a living. The base noun foglalkozás denotes an activity that occupies time, and the form foglalkozása specifically marks possession by a third person singular (his/her occupation).

Etymology and nuance: foglalkozás is formed from the verb foglalkozik (to occupy or busy oneself) with the suffix -ás, creating an abstract noun. In everyday language, foglalkozása can refer to a person’s profession, but it can also indicate any major activity or interest that occupies someone’s time. It is more formal or biographical in tone than the more general munka (work) and is distinct from hivatás, which emphasizes vocation or calling.

Grammar and usage: foglalkozása is used with possessive reference for a third person singular. For example, "Mi a foglalkozása?" means "What is his/her occupation?" In a biographical note or CV-style entry, one may see "Foglalkozása: tanár" or "Az ő foglalkozása tanár." The plural and possessive forms exist as foglalkozások (occupations) and foglalkozásaik (their occupations).

See also: foglalkozik, the verb to occupy or busy oneself; munka, general work; hivatás, vocation. In biographical and formal contexts, foglalkozása provides a concise way to state or inquire about a person’s professional activity.