családot

Családot is the accusative singular form of the Hungarian noun család, which means family. It is used when the family is the direct object of a verb or a phrase. For example, in sentences such as családot alapítani (to start a family) or szeretek családot támogatni (I like to support a family), the word családot appears in the object position. The base noun család refers to a group of people connected by blood, marriage, or adoption, and can denote both a specific family and the broader concept of kinship.

In a sociocultural sense, a family is a fundamental social unit that provides support, care, and socialization to its members. Common configurations include the nuclear family, typically consisting of parents and children, and the extended family, which includes additional relatives such as grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Families form through birth, adoption, marriage, or partnerships and can vary widely across cultures and historical periods.

Functions of the family include reproduction, economic cooperation, upbringing, and the transmission of language, values, and norms. Families shape identities and influence educational outcomes, health, and well-being. They also adapt to social changes, such as shifts in gender roles, aging, migration, and evolving legal frameworks surrounding parenting, guardianship, and adoption.

Across different societies, the term and its associated practices reflect diverse traditions and legal recognitions. While the core idea of a family as a network of related people remains common, the ways families are formed, supported, and valued can differ significantly, illustrating the pluralism of kinship structures worldwide.