Lakóhelyük

Lakóhelyük is a Hungarian term formed by combining the word lakóhely, meaning place of residence, with the possessive suffix -ük, which marks the third-person plural. The phrase translates to “their place of residence” and is used to refer to the place where a group of people primarily lives. It is commonly employed in everyday language as well as in administrative and legal contexts.

In general use, lakóhely denotes the habitual or legally recognized residence of a person. The possessive form lakóhelyük is used when talking about the residence of multiple people, for example, Lakóhelyük Budapesten van (Their residence is in Budapest). The concept is important in official documents, forms, and records to determine jurisdiction, eligibility for services, and statistical data. It is also relevant for voting, taxation, and social administration, where the place of residence can influence rights and obligations.

Lacú expressions differentiate between lakóhely and lakcím. Lakcím refers to the mailing or residential address, while lakóhely emphasizes the place where a person primarily resides for administrative purposes. Hungarian also distinguishes between állandó lakóhely (permanent residence) and ideiglenes lakóhely (temporary residence) to indicate different residential statuses.

Etymology: lakóhely combines lakó (resident) with hely (place). The form lakóhelyük follows standard Hungarian rules for the possessive and plural concord. Related terms include lakcím, állandó lakóhely, and ideiglenes lakóhely.