férfiú

Férfiú is a Hungarian noun meaning "a man" or "a male person." It designates an adult male and is typically found in contexts that are formal, literary, or archaic. In contemporary everyday Hungarian, the standard term for an adult male is férfi; férfiú survives mainly in poetry, historical writing, religious texts, and in expressions that aim for a classical or elevated tone. The word can also appear in phrases that emphasize masculinity or heroic qualities, though such usage tends to be stylistic and context-dependent.

Etymology and register: the form derives from the root férfi ("man") with an older or stylistic suffix -ú, reflecting a historical layer of the language. As a result, férfiú is generally regarded as archaic or literary in modern Hungarian, rather than a current everyday term.

Context and usage: because of its historical associations, férfiú appears in translations of classical works, national-literary discourse, or stylistic writing that seeks to evoke tradition. It is not commonly used to refer to a specific individual in contemporary speech; in most practical contexts, férfi or ember would be preferred.