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
Usage and examples illustrate its function as a concrete object referencing a person’s planned or expected
- 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
- 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