Szülgyermek

Szülgyermek is a Hungarian term that refers to a person’s biological child—the child born to them, as opposed to a child obtained by adoption or through a stepfamily relationship. The expression is relatively formal and is less common in everyday speech, where biológiai gyermek or egyszerűen gyermek is typically used.

Etymology and meaning: The word combines szül-, from szülni, meaning “to give birth,” with gyermek, meaning “child.” Literally, szülgyermek denotes the child produced by a birth, highlighting biological lineage rather than adoptive or non-biological ties.

Usage and context: In contemporary Hungarian, the term is more often found in legal, genealogical, or medical contexts where a distinction between biological and other parental relationships is relevant. It may appear in historical documents or discussions of inheritance, paternal or maternal rights, and genetic considerations. In everyday language, speakers usually prefer biológiai gyermek or simply gyermek when the biological relationship is already clear from context.

Related terms: Biológiai gyermek, biológiai szülő, örökbefogadott gyermek, és a családtagokra utaló általános kifejezések, mint a szülők és gyermekek. The term szülgyermek underscores biological descent rather than social or legal bonds formed through adoption or marriage.

See also: Biological child, Adoption, Family law, Genealogy.