Legtöbb

Legtöbb is a Hungarian word that translates to "most" or "the most" in English. It is a superlative adverb used to indicate the highest degree or quantity of something. It can modify adjectives, adverbs, and even nouns in certain contexts, although its primary function is adverbial.

For example, one might say "a legtöbb ember" which means "most people." In this case, "legtöbb" modifies the noun "ember" (people) to indicate the majority. Another common usage is with adjectives, such as "a legszebb" meaning "the most beautiful." Here, "leg" is a prefix often attached to "több" to form the superlative, and "szebb" means beautiful. The combination "legszebb" explicitly denotes the highest degree of beauty.

The word is derived from "több," meaning "more," with the superlative prefix "leg-." This prefix is a characteristic feature of Hungarian superlative formation. "Legtöbb" is a fundamental word in expressing comparisons and extremes in the Hungarian language. It is used extensively in everyday conversation and written communication to convey ideas of maximum quantity or intensity. Understanding "legtöbb" is crucial for comprehending comparative and superlative structures in Hungarian.