számnevet

A számnevet, which translates to "number name" or "numeral name" in English, is a Hungarian linguistic term referring to a type of word or phrase that represents a numerical quantity. These are distinct from cardinal numbers (which answer "how many?") or ordinal numbers (which answer "which in order?"). Instead, számnevek often describe quantities in a more approximate or qualitative sense, or they can be used in specific grammatical constructions.

One common type of számnevet involves words that suggest a general abundance or a lack of specific count. For example, words like "sok" (many) or "kevés" (few) can function as számnevek in certain contexts. They provide a sense of magnitude without specifying an exact number.

Another category includes phrases that denote a rounded or estimated quantity. These might be similar to English expressions like "a dozen" or "a handful," though direct equivalents may not always exist. The exact nature and usage of számnevek can be complex and depend heavily on the grammatical role and semantic context within a sentence. They are not always straightforward translations of English numerical terms and often require a deeper understanding of Hungarian grammar and idiomatic expressions. The term encompasses a range of numerical expressions that go beyond simple counting.