Megszólító

"Megszólító" is a Hungarian grammatical term referring to the vocative case. This case is used to address someone or something directly. It is one of the 18 cases in the Hungarian language, distinguished by its function in marking direct address.

The vocative case in Hungarian is often formed by adding suffixes to the noun or pronoun. However, in many instances, the vocative form is identical to the nominative case, especially for singular nouns. For example, "fiú" (boy) in the nominative is also "fiú" in the vocative when addressing a boy. Context usually clarifies whether the nominative form is functioning as a subject or as a direct address.

In some cases, specific suffixes or vowel harmony rules are applied to create distinct vocative forms. For instance, when addressing someone with a more familiar or affectionate tone, or in certain formal contexts, specific endings might be used. The use of the vocative case is prevalent in spoken and written Hungarian when direct address is intended, differentiating it from simply stating information about a person or thing. It is a fundamental aspect of Hungarian grammar for direct communication.