Megfigyelhöz

Megfigyelhöz is a term used in Hungarian linguistics to denote a hypothetical or rare directional compound formed by the verb megfigyel “to observe” together with the suffix -hoz, which marks direction toward a goal or purpose. It is not part of standard contemporary Hungarian, but rather a focus in theoretical discussions about how suffixation can express the target of an action within noun phrases or attributive constructions.

Etymology and form: the construction blends the verb megfigyel with the directional suffix -hoz, yielding a fused form that functions to indicate the intended target or purpose of the observing action. In usage, megfigyelhöz is typically described as a nonstandard or niche form that occasionally appears in descriptive grammars or diachronic studies exploring unconventional or historical patterns of suffixation.

Usage and examples: when discussed, megfigyelhöz is shown in phrases that resemble “megfigyelhöz kapcsolódó” or “megfigyelhöz szükséges,” meaning related to or required for observation. Examples cited in linguistic discussion include: a megfigyelhöz szükséges eszközök (the tools required for observation) and a megfigyelhöz vezető út (the route toward observation). In everyday Hungarian, speakers would more commonly use megfigyeléshez or megfigyelni to convey similar ideas, but megfigyelhöz serves as an illustrative case of directional suffixation with verb stems in scholarly contexts.

See also: Hungarian grammar, suffix -hoz, megfigyelés, verb-noun constructions, directional suffixes.