Sorszámokat

Sorszámokat, or ordinal numbers in English, are words or symbols used to indicate position or order within a sequence. They answer the question "which one?". Examples include first, second, third, and so on, or in numerical form, 1st, 2nd, 3rd. In Hungarian, sorszámokat are formed by adding specific suffixes to cardinal numbers. For instance, "egy" (one) becomes "első" (first), "kettő" (two) becomes "második" (second), and "három" (three) becomes "harmadik" (third). Beyond the first few, a general pattern emerges where the suffix "-ik" or "-adik" is added, for example, "negyedik" (fourth) from "négy" (four).

Sorszámokat are crucial for establishing order in various contexts. They are used in daily life, such as when describing someone's position in a race ("ő az első" - he is first), the order of events ("ez a második alkalom" - this is the second occasion), or in numbering systems like floors in a building or chapters in a book. They play a significant role in language, allowing for precise communication about relative positions. Grammatically, sorszámokat often function as adjectives, modifying nouns by specifying their placement. Their formation and usage are fundamental aspects of many languages, including Hungarian.