Fogorvoshoz

Fogorvoshoz is a Hungarian directional form that means “to the dentist” or “to the dentist’s office.” It is formed from the noun fogorvos (dentist) plus the postposition -hoz, which marks direction toward a location associated with the noun. It is commonly used with verbs of motion, for example: Elmegyek a fogorvoshoz (I am going to the dentist).

The suffix -hoz is part of a set -hoz, -hez, -höz that expresses direction toward a place, with the specific form chosen according to vowel harmony and the final sound of the stem. For fogorvos, the correct form is fogorvoshoz. When the destination is definite, Hungarian typically includes the definite article: a fogorvoshoz (to the dentist). The phrase does not itself indicate case; the rest of the sentence provides the needed grammatical relations.

Usage and nuance: fogorvoshoz denotes movement toward the dentist or a dentist’s office, such as arranging an appointment or visiting for care. It contrasts with other related forms, for example fogorvosnál, meaning “at the dentist” (location rather than direction), and fogorvostól, meaning “from the dentist.” The expression can appear in everyday speech, signs, and instructions, and it is also used in more formal contexts to indicate where care is sought or where a visit will take place.

Related forms and variations: plural or compound forms would use fogorvosokhoz for “to the dentists,” though this is less common in ordinary speech than specifying a single dentist. In general, fogorvoshoz serves to specify the destination of a visit or motion toward dental care within Hungarian usage.