kezükön
kezükön is a Hungarian locative phrase meaning “on their hands” or, more commonly, “in their hands” in the sense of being under someone’s control or responsibility. It is formed from kéz (hand) with the possessive suffix -ük (their) and the locative suffix -ön/-ön depending on vowel harmony, yielding kezükön. The expression can be used literally, for example when referring to something physically resting on people’s hands, or figuratively to indicate who has the responsibility or authority over a matter.
Usage of kezükön tends to emphasize control, decision-making power, or accountability. It is often used with
- A döntés a kezükön van. (The decision is in their hands.)
- Az ügy a kezükön van, ők irányítják a folyamatot. (The matter is in their hands; they are
- A projekt a kezükön van, a csapat az ő feladatuk. (The project is in their hands; the
Etymology and related forms: kezükön derives from kéz, with the third-person plural possessive suffix -ük, combined
See also: kezében (in one’s hand/possession), kezünkön (in our hands).