határt

Határ is a Hungarian noun meaning border, boundary, or limit. The form határt is the definite singular accusative, used when the border is the direct object of a verb, for example, Átlépték a határt (they crossed the border). The term also appears in figurative uses to denote limits or thresholds, such as a deadline or the edge of possibility.

In geography and politics, határ denotes the line separating territories, regions, or properties. It is used in everyday language as well as in legal and administrative contexts. Common related terms include államhatár (state border), természeti határ (natural boundary), határvonal (boundary line), and határkő (boundary stone). The concept also appears in phrases describing border protection or management, such as határőrség (border guard) and határőrizet (border surveillance). The adjective határmenti describes borderland areas, and határátkelőhely refers to a border crossing point. The word also participates in time-related expressions, most notably határidő, meaning deadline.

Etymology: The origin of határ is uncertain, but it is a native Hungarian word with medieval attestations. Over centuries it has generated a wide range of compounds and phrases that are central to discussions of geography, sovereignty, and everyday life. Its productivity in Hungarian illustrates how a basic concept of space can expand into numerous linguistic domains.