foglalkozást

Foglalkozást is the accusative singular form of the Hungarian noun foglalkozás, which means occupation, profession, or regular activity. The base word foglalkozás can refer to paid work, a trade, or even a hobby that someone regularly engages in. The form foglalkozást is used when the occupation is the direct object of a verb, for example in questions or statements about what someone does.

Usage and nuance: Foglalkozás is a neutral, broad term. It can denote a person’s primary job, but it can also refer to non-professional activities that someone pursues regularly. In everyday language you might hear questions like “Milyen foglalkozást űz?” (What occupation do you practice?) or “Szeretne más foglalkozást választani?” (Would you like to choose a different occupation?). The accusative foglalkozást appears in such sentences as the object of üz, választani, folytatni, and similar verbs.

Etymology and related terms: Foglalkozás derives from foglalkozik, meaning to occupy or busy oneself. Related concepts include hivatás (vocation or calling), which carries a sense of a chosen, often morally or culturally valued, professional path, and munka (work), which is a broader term for labor in general. Foglalkozások is the plural form.

Context and usage: In demographic and labor market contexts, foglalkozás is used as a standard category to classify people’s main activity or employment. Its precise meaning depends on context; in some cases it emphasizes the nature of the work, while in others it denotes the broader activity a person regularly engages in.