Térdét

Térdét is a Hungarian word that translates to "his/her/its knee" in English. It is the accusative case of the word "térd," which means "knee." The suffix "-ét" indicates possession by a third person singular subject (he, she, or it) and also marks the word as the direct object of a verb.

The concept of "térdét" is fundamental in Hungarian grammar, demonstrating how the language expresses possession and grammatical case. For example, in the sentence "Megfájdult a térdét" (His/her/its knee started to hurt), "térdét" functions as the direct object of the implied action of hurting. Similarly, in "Érintette a térdét" (He/she/it touched his/her/its knee), "térdét" is the object being touched.

Understanding the accusative case and possessive suffixes like "-ét" is crucial for comprehending and constructing grammatically correct Hungarian sentences. The word "térdét" is a common example used in language learning to illustrate these grammatical principles. Its usage is consistent across various contexts, from everyday conversation to more formal writing.