fogásának

Fogásának is a Hungarian noun form that functions as the genitive singular possessive of fogás. Fogás itself has several related meanings, most notably the act of catching or the result of catching (the catch), and the grip or hold on something. The form fogásának is used to express ownership or association with a catch or a grip, depending on the context. For example, in the phrase a halász fogásának értéke, fogásának means “of the fisher’s catch,” i.e., the value of what was caught. In a context referring to how something is held, fogásának can convey “the way of holding” or “the grip of” something.

Etymology and morphology: Fogás derives from the verb fogni, meaning “to catch” or “to seize,” with the noun-forming suffix -ás. The genitive suffix -nak/-nek is added to yield fogásának, indicating possession or association with the catch or grip. The exact interpretation is determined by the surrounding noun and the broader topic of discussion.

Usage: The primary sense in everyday use is the catch in fishing or hunting, where fogásnak mechanisms or values are discussed, e.g., fogásának értéke (the value of the catch). In technical or descriptive contexts, fogás can also refer to how something is grasped or held, and fogásának modja or similar phrases can appear to describe the grip or handling.

See also: fogás, fogni, fogásmód, fogó.