gyengébbeket

Gyengébbeket is a Hungarian term meaning “the weaker ones” or “the vulnerable.” It is used to refer to people considered more at risk or in need of protection in ethical, social, or political discourse. The phrase can designate a broad range of populations depending on context and aim.

Linguistically, gyengébbeket is the definite accusative plural form of the adjective gyengébb and the noun phrase gyengébbek. The base gyengébbek means “the weaker ones”; gyengébbeket is used when the group is the object of the action (for example, védjük a gyengébbeket — we protect the weaker ones). The nominative gyengébbek refers to the weaker ones as subjects.

In usage, the term often appears in policy discussions about welfare, healthcare, education, or protection of vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, or marginalized communities. It can carry a neutral descriptive sense or a normative, solidarity-based tone. Some critics warn that blanket labeling of diverse groups as “the weaker” can oversimplify realities or imply paternalism, whereas supporters argue it highlights moral or practical obligations to provide support.

Examples: “A kormány a gyengébbeket védi.” “Fontos, hogy a gyengébbeket támogató programok elérhetők legyenek.”