köznévvé

Köznévvé is a Hungarian term that translates to "common noun" in English. In linguistics, a common noun is a noun that refers to a class of entities in a general way, rather than to a particular individual. For example, "dog" is a common noun, referring to any animal of the canine species, whereas "Fido" is a proper noun, referring to a specific dog.

Common nouns are contrasted with proper nouns. Proper nouns are always capitalized and refer to unique entities, such as names of people, places, organizations, or specific things. The distinction between common and proper nouns is a fundamental concept in grammar.

In Hungarian grammar, like in many other languages, common nouns are essential building blocks of sentences. They represent everyday objects, concepts, and beings. Examples of Hungarian common nouns include ház (house), autó (car), ember (person), boldogság (happiness), and könyv (book). These words denote a category rather than a specific instance. Understanding the role of common nouns is crucial for comprehending sentence structure and meaning in Hungarian. They are typically found in the subject or object position within a sentence and can be modified by adjectives or determiners.