Szempontom

Szempontom is a Hungarian noun phrase that conveys “my point of view” or “my perspective.” It is formed from the noun szempont, meaning an aspect, criterion, or point of view, with the first-person possessive suffix -om, yielding szempontom.

Etymology and sense: The base szempont comes from a metaphorical idea of seeing or judging via a point of view, combining szem (eye) and pont (point). The possessive form szempontom directly marks the speaker’s own perspective or criterion in a discussion, analysis, or decision-making context.

Usage: Szempontom is used to introduce or qualify one’s own reasoning. Common constructions include szempontom szerint (according to my point of view) and szempontom alapján (based on my point of view). It appears in both formal writing and spoken Hungarian, especially in debates, evaluative writing, and policy discussions where authors or speakers present personal criteria or judgments.

Grammatical notes: The phrase functions as a noun with a possessive suffix, and it can be combined with postpositional phrases to indicate how the perspective is applied (e.g., szerint, alapján). In plural form, szempontok (viewpoints) takes a corresponding possessive plural, typically expressed as szempontjaim (my viewpoints) in suitable contexts.

See also: szempont, szemlélet, vélemény.

Examples:

- A szempontom szerint ezt a megoldást kell választani.

- A döntést a szempontom alapján hoztam meg.