maszkot

Maszkot is the accusative singular form of the Hungarian noun maszk, which means mask. It is used when the mask is the direct object of a verb, for example in sentences such as “Kérlek, vedd fel a maszkot” (Please put on the mask). In Hungarian, the accusative singular is formed by adding the suffix -ot to the noun, so maszk becomes maszkot in this case. The indefinite and definite direct objects both take the same accusative suffix; definiteness is indicated by articles like a or egy rather than by a different form.

Etymology and linguistic function: The Hungarian maszk is a loanword that entered the language through European-language contact, commonly traced to German Maske (and related languages). The form maszkot represents the standard grammatical inflection for a masculine or common-noun object in the singular. The plural form is maszkok, and the accusative plural is maszkokat.

Usage and context: Maszkot appears in everyday language when referring to a physical mask used for protection, disguise, or performance, as in health measures or masquerade contexts. It is not a separate lexical entry with a distinct meaning; rather, it is the grammatical case form of the noun maszk. Correct usage requires article and number agreement (eg, egy maszkot, a maszkot; maszkokat for the plural). The word is ubiquitous in contemporary Hungarian due to the broad relevance of masks in daily life and culture.