Irányelveit

Irányelveit is a Hungarian linguistic form used to refer to the guidelines of someone or something, in particular as a definite direct object. It derives from irányelv, meaning guideline, policy, or directive. The phrase irányelveit commonly appears in sentences describing rules that an organization or institution expects others to follow, often translated as “its/their guidelines” depending on the context.

Etymology and form. The base irányelv combines irány (direction) with elv (principle). When discussing multiple guidelines owned by a subject, Hungarian uses various possessive and plural forms; irányelveit represents the definite, plural form used as the object of a verb. This form is typical in formal or bureaucratic language, where precise reference to the owner of the guidelines is already established in the sentence.

Usage. Irányelveit is prevalent across domains such as business, government, academia, and healthcare. It appears when citing rules that govern behavior, decision-making, or procedures, for example in internal policies, ethical guidelines, safety directives, or research norms. It often collaborates with a clear possessive antecedent, such as a company, an institution, or a department, to specify whose guidelines are being discussed.

Examples.

- A cég irányelveit be kell tartani. (The company’s guidelines must be followed.)

- Az ENSZ irányelveit felülvizsgálják. (The UN’s guidelines are being reviewed.)

- A hallgatókra vonatkozó irányelveit figyelembe kell venni. (The guidelines for students must be taken into account.)

See also. irányelv, szabályzat, etikai irányelvek, irányelvek.