hüvelykujjat

The term "hüvelykujjat" is the plural form of "hüvelykujj" in Hungarian, meaning "thumb". Therefore, "hüvelykujjat" refers to multiple thumbs. In anatomy and common usage, thumbs are the short, thick, first digits of the hand, distinct from the other four fingers. They are characterized by their opposability, which allows for grasping and manipulating objects with precision. This unique anatomical feature is a defining characteristic of primates and is crucial for tool use and complex motor skills.

While "hüvelykujjat" literally translates to "thumbs," it is rarely used in everyday Hungarian conversation. Typically, when referring to more than one thumb, a circumlocution would be employed, such as "mindkét ember hüvelykujja" (both people's thumbs) or "a két hüvelykujj" (the two thumbs), depending on the context. The grammatical case also plays a role; "hüvelykujjat" is in the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of a verb. For example, "megfogtam a hüvelykujjat" would mean "I grabbed the thumb," but if referring to multiple thumbs as direct objects, "megfogtam a hüvelykujjakat" would be more appropriate. The singular form "hüvelykujj" is far more common.