Zsebemben

Zsebemben is a Hungarian phrase meaning "in my pocket." The word zseb means pocket, and zsebemben is formed by adding the first-person possessive suffix -em to the noun and the locative ending -ben, yielding a literal and idiomatic expression for something being in one’s pocket. The phrase is widely used in everyday language and is understood across Hungarian-speaking communities.

Usage of zsebemben covers both physical and metaphorical senses. Literally, it can refer to items kept in a pocket, such as keys or a phone, for example in a sentence like "A kulcs zsebemben van" ("The key is in my pocket"). Figuratively, it can indicate that something is readily accessible or under one’s control, suggesting preparedness or security.

In practice, zsebemben appears mainly in informal speech and light writing, including dialogues, blogs, and casual prose. While it is common across various registers, its tone tends to be pragmatic and straightforward, fitting natural speech patterns. The construction reflects Hungarian’s productive use of possessive and locative suffixes to form concise idioms about possession and accessibility.