munkám

Munkám, in Hungarian, is a possessive noun phrase meaning “my work” or “my job.” It is formed from the noun munka (work) with the first-person possessive suffix -m, attaching to indicate ownership. The phrase commonly refers to the work a person performs, their occupation, or the set of tasks they are responsible for, depending on context.

Usage notes: In sentences, munkám indicates personal ownership of work. Examples: “Ez a munkám” meaning “This is my job/work,” or “A munkám nehéz” meaning “My work is hard.” It can also appear in phrases like “munkám miatt későn értem haza” (“I got home late because of my work”). The term can be contrasted with dolgom, which emphasizes duties or tasks rather than the broader sense of occupation. Other possessive forms include munkád (your work) and munkája (his/her/its work).

Origin and related forms: The noun munka means “work” and is used in many compound terms such as munkahely (workplace) and munkaerő (labor force). Munkám is part of Hungarian's systematic use of suffixes to express possession. The related noun munkás means “worker” or “laborer,” and although it shares the same root, it functions as a separate word with a distinct meaning.

See also: munka, munkahely, munkás, dolgozás, dolgom. Related phrases can be used to describe aspects of employment, responsibilities, or tasks within Hungarian discourse.