Színekért

Színekért is a Hungarian phrase formed by the noun szín (color) in its plural színek and the postposition -ért, meaning “for” or “on behalf of.” It literally translates as “for the colors” and is used to indicate support, advocacy, or action undertaken for colors, flags, teams, or symbols associated with colors. The expression is common in contexts such as sports, heraldry, and political rhetoric when loyalty to a group is emphasized by its colors.

Grammatically, -ért functions as a postposition that attaches to the noun phrase; színekért corresponds to “for the colors.” It can be used with verbs such as harcolni (to fight), védeni (to defend), kiállni (to stand up for), or képviselni (to represent). Example: A szurkolók a színekért küzdenek. (The supporters fight for the colors.)

In idiomatic use, színekért can express loyalty to a club, team, or nation symbolized by its colors. It often appears in phrases describing actions taken to support or defend those colors, such as “színekért kiáll” or “színekért harcol.” The construction illustrates how Hungarian uses postpositions to mark beneficiary or purpose without altering the base noun’s form.

Notes: színekért is not a separate lexical item with its own meaning beyond “for the colors”; its function is to indicate the beneficiary or purpose of an action. The form showcases Hungarian’s flexible use of postpositions to convey stance toward symbols like colors, flags, and emblems.