Hadifoglyoknak

Hadifoglyoknak is a Hungarian dative plural form meaning "to/for the prisoners of war." It is the dative plural case form of the noun hadifoglyok (prisoners of war). It marks the recipient or beneficiary of an action. In sentences, it follows verbs that govern indirect objects, such as nyújtani (to provide), adni (to give), or biztosítani (to ensure). Example: A segélyszervezetek a hadifoglyoknak nyújtottak élelmet.

Legal and historical context: The status and treatment of hadifoglyok (POWs) are governed by international law, notably the Geneva Conventions. POWs are entitled to humane treatment, protection from violence, adequate food, shelter, medical care, and the possibility of repatriation after hostilities end. Violations constitute war crimes.

Usage notes: In Hungarian, hadifoglyoknak appears in texts describing actions, aid, or regulations directed at prisoners of war. It illustrates how the language marks grammatical relationships through case endings and how the indirect object is expressed in official and historical discourse.

See also: hadifoglyok, Geneva Conventions, prisoners of war.