Függök

Függök is a term used in Hungarian linguistics. It refers to a dependent clause or subordinate clause, which cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on a main clause for its full meaning. These clauses typically begin with a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun. For example, in the sentence "Mert esik az eső, nem megyek ki" (Because it's raining, I'm not going out), "Mert esik az eső" is the függök.

Függök clauses can be categorized based on their function within the main sentence. Common types include object clauses, adverbial clauses (expressing time, cause, condition, etc.), and attributive clauses (modifying a noun). The structure and meaning of a függök are intimately tied to the main clause it modifies, providing additional information or context. Understanding the concept of függök is crucial for analyzing complex sentence structures in Hungarian grammar. The relationship between the main clause and the függök is one of essential dependence.