Riválisokhoz

Riválisokhoz is a Hungarian allative plural form built from rivális (rival) with the plural suffix -ok and the allative suffix -hoz. The form means “to the rivals” and is used to indicate direction or reference toward multiple rivals. It is an example of how Hungarian combines a noun with a plural marker and a directional case ending in sequence.

Etymology and structure: rivális comes from Latin rivalis, integrated into Hungarian as rivális. The plural riválisok marks multiple rivals, and the allative suffix -hoz denotes movement toward or toward a group referred to by the plural noun. The resulting form riválisokhoz follows vowel harmony rules, yielding -hoz rather than -hez or -höz due to the phonological shape of riválisok.

Grammar and usage: The allative case in Hungarian expresses direction toward a location, person, or group. When applied to the plural form riválisok, it yields riválisokhoz. The phrase is typically used with verbs of motion, approach, or reference, such as menni (to go), fordulni (to turn to), vagy fordulni valakihez. Examples include:

- Elmentek a riválisokhoz tanácsért. (They went to the rivals for advice.)

- A tárgyalások a riválisokhoz vezetnek. (The negotiations lead to the rivals.)

Notes: As a grammatical form, riválisokhoz is not a standalone lexical entry but a morphologically inflected expression. The base rivális means “rival,” and riválisokhoz demonstrates how Hungarian handles plurality and directional case together. Related forms include rivális (singular), riválisok (plural nominative), and other allative forms such as riválishoz or riválisokhoz in different contexts.