Parlamenthez

Parlamenthez is the allative form of the Hungarian noun parlament, meaning “to the Parliament.” It is used to express direction toward the Parliament as an institution, rather than toward a physical location alone. In Hungarian, the allative suffix system includes -hoz, -hez, and -höz, chosen according to vowel harmony; parlamenthez is the form that harmonizes with the stem parlament in common usage.

The term often appears in formal or political language to describe actions directed at the Parliament, such as legislation, petitions, inquiries, or official communications. For example, phrases like parlamenthez intézett beszéd (a speech addressed to the Parliament) or parlamenthez benyújtott javaslat (a proposal submitted to the Parliament) illustrate its typical usage. While it denotes direction toward the institution, it does not designate a specific physical building.

In broader linguistic terms, parlamenthez is part of Hungarian case morphology that marks movement toward a place or institution. It contrasts with other directional forms that indicate location (e.g., a Parliament-related action versus being at the Parliament). The form is generally consistent across formal documents, parliamentary procedures, and political discourse.

See also: Parliament, Hungarian grammar, allative case.