oltárhoz

oltárhoz is a Hungarian directional phrase meaning “to the altar.” It is formed from the noun oltár (altar) with the postposition -hoz, one of the allative suffixes used to express movement toward a location. The form oltárhoz specifically indicates direction toward the altar.

In Hungarian, the suffixes -hoz, -hez, -höz vary according to vowel harmony and the final sound of the stem. For a stem ending in a back vowel or consonant such as oltár, the correct allative is typically -hoz, yielding oltárhoz. This form is used with verbs of motion to denote going toward the altar, for example: A jegyesek az oltárhoz mennek az esküvőn. (The engaged couple go to the altar at the wedding.)

oltárhoz can also appear in phrases describing proximity or movement toward the altar within liturgical or ceremonial contexts, such as directing participants or describing steps in a ritual. It is not a standalone noun but a grammatical form that functions as a prepositional complement indicating direction.

Etymologically, oltár is a native Hungarian noun for altar, and -hoz is a standard Hungarian allative suffix. The combination oltárhoz is a common, neutral linguistic construction used across religious, ceremonial, and literary contexts to specify movement toward the altar.