Szüleimnél

Szüleimnél is a Hungarian locative form meaning “at my parents’ place.” It is built from szülő (parent) with the possessive suffix -im to form szüleim (my parents), followed by the locative suffix -nél, which marks a location equivalent to “at.” The expression refers to the speaker’s parents’ home or residence.

In terms of grammar, szüleimnél functions as a location phrase that can accompany verbs of being, staying, arriving, or going, similar to other Hungarian locatives formed with -nál/-nél. The construction highlights the place associated with the speaker’s parents rather than a general location.

Usage notes and examples:

- A hétvégén a szüleimnél töltöttem a szabadidőmet. (“Over the weekend I spent my time at my parents’ place.”)

- Most a szüleimnél vagyok, hogy segítsek a kertben. (“I’m at my parents’ place right now to help in the garden.”)

- Szeretnék egy hétre a szüleimnél maradni. (“I’d like to stay at my parents’ place for a week.”)

The phrase can also emphasize the parental home as a familiar or comfortable setting and is commonly used in everyday Hungarian to indicate where someone is staying or visiting. Variants with definite article, such as a szüleimnél, are typical when specifying the location more precisely in speech or writing.