kemények

Kemények is a Hungarian term that can refer to more than one use of the word kemény, meaning hard, tough, or strong. The most common usage is as the plural form of the surname Kemény, with "the Kemények" referring to the family or group bearing that surname.

It can also function as a descriptive plural noun meaning "the hard ones" or "tough guys" when used informally to refer to people regarded as resilient or uncompromising.

In fiction or folklore, Kemények may appear as a proper name for a tribe, faction, or group within a story, often implying ruggedness or strength.

Etymology: The term derives from the Hungarian adjective kemény. The suffix -ek forms the plural for living beings or groups, and is also used for surnames to denote a family or group of people named Kemény.

Note: There is no widely recognized ethnonym or historical group officially named Kemények in standard Hungarian sources; usage is contextual and may be found in literature, dialogue, or fictional settings.

See also: Kemény (surname); kemény (adjective).