Törekvéseiben

Törekvéseiben is a Hungarian phrase meaning “in his/her/its endeavours.” It is formed from the noun törekvés (endeavour), with a possessive suffix and an inessive case suffix, to indicate the location or sphere of a person’s efforts. The expression is typically used in written Hungarian, especially in biographical, descriptive, or literary contexts, to refer to the efforts a subject is making.

Etymology and form: Törekvés derives from törekedni, “to strive.” In törekvéseiben the base noun receives the third-person possessive suffix -e to yield törekvése (his/her endeavour). The inessive suffix -ben/-ben (here -iben after phonological adjustment) then attaches, producing törekvéseiben, which translates roughly as “in his/her endeavours.” The exact vowel harmony and consonant changes reflect standard Hungarian suffixation rules.

Usage and nuance: The phrase denotes the domain or scope of a person’s ongoing efforts and is often used to emphasize persistence, purpose, or commitment in a subject’s activities. It can introduce a clause describing what the person is attempting to achieve or how their efforts manifest in practice. In translation, it is commonly rendered as “in his/her endeavours” or “in their endeavours,” depending on the possessive.

Examples:

- A politikus törekvéseiben megfogalmazódik az adóreform iránti elkötelezettség. (In the politician’s endeavours, the commitment to tax reform is expressed.)

- Törekvéseiben a környezetvédelem kiemelt szerepet kap. (In his/her endeavours, environmental protection plays a prominent role.)

See also: törekvés, törekedni, inessive case.