Tulajdonnév

Tulajdonnév is the Hungarian term for a proper noun. Proper nouns are words that name a specific, unique entity, such as a person, place, organization, or brand. Unlike common nouns, which refer to a general class of things, proper nouns are always capitalized in Hungarian, as they are in English.

Examples of tulajdonnév include names of people like Petőfi Sándor or Gábor Zsazsa, city names such as Budapest or Debrecen, country names like Magyarország (Hungary) or Franciaország (France), and brand names like Pannon or Zwack. Titles that are part of a name, such as Dr. or Szent (Saint), are also typically capitalized when used with the proper noun.

The concept of tulajdonnév is fundamental to grammar, helping to distinguish between general categories and specific instances. This distinction is crucial for clear communication and understanding. In linguistics, the study of proper nouns falls under morphology and syntax, examining their formation and role within sentences. Understanding tulajdonnév is essential for anyone learning the Hungarian language or studying Hungarian linguistics.