Jövjét

Jövjét, typically written as jövőjét in standard Hungarian, is the definite accusative singular form of the noun jövő, meaning “future.” The base jövő denotes the time coming after the present, and the form jövője marks a possessive relation (his/her future). When the noun phrase is used as a definite object in a sentence, the suffix -t is added, yielding jövőjét. Thus, jövőjét expresses “his/her future” as a definite object.

In Hungarian grammar, jövőjét combines a possessive suffix with a definite object suffix. The possessive suffix shows ownership (third person singular in this sense), while the definite object marker signals that the future in question is specific and identifiable within the context. The non-diacritic spelling jövjét is sometimes seen in informal texts or older sources, but the correct standard form includes the characters ő and é: jövőjét.

Usage and examples illustrate its function as a concrete object referencing a person’s planned or expected future. Example sentences:

- A jövőjét tervezi. — He plans his future.

- Minden döntés befolyásolja a jövőjét. — Every decision influences his/her future.

- Sokan felelőtlennek tekintik, mert elfelejtik a jövőjét szem előtt tartani. — Many consider them irresponsible because they neglect their future.

See also:

- Hungarian possessive constructions

- Definite object in Hungarian

- Jövő (future) etymology and usage

Overall, jövőjét is a typical example of how Hungarian encodes possession and definiteness within a single noun phrase to specify whose future is being referred to in a sentence.