huszonharmadik

Huszonharmadik is the Hungarian ordinal numeral meaning the twenty-third. It is used to indicate position in a sequence and functions as an adjective when it precedes a noun, for example huszonharmadik nap, “the twenty-third day.” It can also appear in dates and in lists to mark order.

Etymology and formation: the term is formed by joining huszon- (“twenty”) with harmadik (“third”). This mirrors the standard Hungarian pattern for ordinals in the twenties, where the tens prefix attaches to the unit ordinal (21st is huszonegyedik, 22nd huszonkettedik, 23rd huszonharmadik, 24th huszonnegyedik). The base components reflect the common development of Hungarian numerals: from the cardinal for twenty and the ordinal for third.

Usage and grammar: in modern Hungarian, ordinals like huszonharmadik decline like adjectives and agree with the noun they modify in number and case. They appear in dates, schedules, and listings. Examples include huszonharmadik nap (the twenty-third day), a huszonharmadik hónapban (in the twenty-third month), and Március huszonharmadikán van a találkozó (the meeting is on the twenty-third of March). The form is typically written as a single word: huszonharmadik.

Related forms: other ordinals in the same twenty-range include huszonegyedik (21st), huszonkettedik (22nd), and huszonnegyedik (24th). For broader context, see Hungarian ordinal numbers and their usage in dating and sequencing.