hangszert

Hangszert is the accusative singular form of hangszer, the Hungarian word for a musical instrument. It denotes a device used to produce musical sounds. The form hangszert is used when the instrument is the direct object of a sentence, for example, in phrases like “láttam a hangszert.”

Etymology and form: The base noun hangszer is a compound built from hang, meaning sound, and a suffix that indicates a device or tool. The accusative case is marked by -t, yielding hangszert for the definite direct object. The nominative singular is hangszer, while the plural is hangszerek and the accusative plural is hangszereket.

Grammar and usage: Hangszert functions as a normal noun in Hungarian sentences, with the suffix -t indicating the direct object. The plural form hangszerek is used for multiple instruments, with the corresponding accusative hangszereket. In standard Hungarian, the -t suffix marks a definite direct object; verb choice and prepositions determine the exact syntax.

Examples: Elvesztettem a hangszert. Kérlek, hozd vissza a hangszert. The term can refer to any type of musical instrument, from traditional folk instruments to modern electronic devices, depending on context.

See also: hangszer, the general term for musical instrument in Hungarian.