Fogyasztónak

Fogyasztónak is the dative singular form of the Hungarian noun fogyasztó, which means consumer or customer. The form indicates the indirect object or beneficiary of an action, i.e., “to the consumer” or “for the consumer.” The corresponding plural dative form is fogyasztóknak.

In usage, fogyasztónak appears with verbs that convey giving, informing, or addressing someone. For example: A gyártó tájékoztatást adott a fogyasztónak (The manufacturer provided information to the consumer). Az reklám a fogyasztónak szól (The advertisement is directed at the consumer). It also occurs in legal and administrative text to designate who is the recipient of a notice, instruction, or obligation.

In legal and policy contexts, fogyasztó refers to a person who purchases goods or services for personal use and thus enjoys certain protections under consumer protection law. Concepts such as fogyasztóvédelem (consumer protection) and fogyasztói jogok (consumer rights) are built around this understanding, distinguishing the consumer from other parties such as businesses or professionals.

Etymology-wise, fogyasztónak is formed from fogyasztó (one who consumes) with the dative suffix -nak/-nek, marking the target of the action. The base noun fogyasztó derives from the verb fogyasztani (to consume). The related forms include fogyasztó, fogyasztók, and fogyasztóknak for singular and plural cases.