Tízezrek

Tízezrek is a Hungarian noun used to denote a large, approximate quantity, typically tens of thousands. It expresses scale rather than an exact count and is most often applied to crowds or large groups of people, though it can refer to a large number of objects as well.

Etymology and form: the word is formed from tíz (ten) and ezer (thousand) with the plural suffix -ek. As a plural noun, tízezrek conveys the idea of many thousands and is common in everyday language, journalism, and public discourse. When the exact number is known, other constructions are preferred, for example tízezer or a numeral followed by ember (e.g., tízezer ember).

Usage: tízezrek functions as a collective quantity, signaling a substantial but approximate size. In news reporting and speeches, it is used to emphasize scale without committing to a precise tally. Examples include the phrases tízezrek vettek részt (tens of thousands participated) or tízezrek látogatók (tens of thousands of visitors). The form tízezren is also used when counting people more precisely, as in tízezren vettek részt, but tízezrek often appears when the focus is on the broader magnitude.

Comparison: tízezer refers to the exact numeral ten thousand, while tízezrek refers to the broader idea of tens of thousands and is commonly used for qualitative emphasis rather than exact accounting. See also related terms such as ezren (thousands) and tízezer (ten thousand).