célunkat

Célunkat is a Hungarian noun phrase meaning “our goal” and is used as a definite direct object in sentences. It is formed from the noun cél, meaning goal or aim, combined with the possessive suffix -unk to indicate “our,” and the definite direct object suffix -at, which marks the object as definite. The resulting form, célunkat, therefore signals that the goal in question is a specific, identifiable object of the action.

In Hungarian, verbs that take a definite direct object require the object to carry the definite suffix. Thus, when referring to a specific goal, speakers use célunkat rather than a bare cél. This makes célunkat a common choice in formal and semi-formal language, especially in contexts such as planning, reporting, and strategic discussions.

Usage and examples:

- Elérjük a célunkat. (We will reach our goal.)

- A célunkat hosszú távon elérni szeretnénk. (We would like to achieve our goal in the long term.)

- A célunkat meg kell határoznunk. (We must define our goal.)

Context and nuances:

Célunkat is frequently found in business plans, project proposals, political statements, and organizational charters, where it serves to emphasize the specific objective to be pursued. While it can be translated as “our objective” or “our aim” in English, its grammatical function as a definite object is a distinctive feature in Hungarian syntax. Related terms include cél (goal/aim) and the broader category of definite object constructions in Hungarian grammar.