predikálszer

Predikálszer is a Hungarian term that translates loosely to "predicate noun" or "predicate nominative" in English grammatical analysis. It refers to a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb (such as "to be," "to become," "to seem") and renames or identifies the subject of the sentence. The predicate noun is essential for completing the meaning of sentences that describe a state of being or an identity.

In Hungarian grammar, the concept of predikálszer is crucial for understanding sentence structure. A typical sentence structure involving a predikálszer would be Subject - Linking Verb - Predikálszer. For example, in the sentence "Ő orvos" (He is a doctor), "orvos" (doctor) functions as the predikálszer, identifying what the subject "ő" (he) is.

The predikálszer agrees in number and sometimes case with the subject, depending on the specific linking verb and the grammatical context. This agreement is a key feature that distinguishes it from other sentence elements. The function of the predikálszer is to provide further information about the subject, effectively equating it with the noun or pronoun that follows the linking verb. It is a fundamental component in constructing descriptive and identificational sentences in Hungarian.