Rómaiakhoz
Rómaiakhoz is a Hungarian inflected form formed from the plural noun rómaiak (the Romans) with the directional suffix -hoz. It expresses direction toward or contact with a group, functioning similarly to a dative or recipient marker in other languages. The form is commonly used to indicate that an action is aimed at, addressed to, or directed toward the Romans as a plural audience or target.
- Suffix: -hoz (direction toward; analogous to “to” in English)
- Result: rómaiakhoz meaning “to the Romans” or “toward the Romans”
- The suffix -hoz agrees with vowel harmony rules in Hungarian; for different bases, corresponding forms include
- Verbs of speaking, addressing, or sending, where the Romans are the recipient or audience: A beszéd
- Sentences describing actions aimed at the Romans, such as letters or messages: Küldték a levelet a
- Phrases that describe appeal or directives directed at a group: A kérést a rómaiakhoz intézték. (The
- rómaiakhoz is part of Hungarian suffixal syntax that marks direction or recipient rather than a standalone
- It is used with plural animate groups and similarly with other plural stems to indicate direction