Tárgyjelz

Tárgyjelz is a Hungarian grammatical term referring to the direct object of a transitive verb. In Hungarian grammar, it is a crucial element that receives the action of the verb. The tárgyjelz can be expressed in several ways. The most common form is the accusative case, marked by the suffix "-t" or "-at"/"-et" depending on vowel harmony and the preceding phonemes. For example, in the sentence "Olvasok egy könyvet" (I am reading a book), "könyvet" is the tárgyjelz in the accusative case.

Another way the tárgyjelz can be marked is through the definite conjugation of the verb. When a transitive verb is conjugated in the definite form, it indicates that the direct object is definite and specific. This can occur even if the object itself does not carry an explicit accusative suffix. For instance, "Olvasom a könyvet" (I am reading the book) uses the definite conjugation of "olvas" to signify a specific book.

The tárgyjelz is distinct from the indirect object and other sentence constituents. Identifying the tárgyjelz is essential for understanding sentence structure and the relationships between words in a Hungarian sentence. It is a fundamental concept taught in Hungarian grammar.