tartásukhoz

tartásukhoz is a Hungarian word that translates to "for their keeping" or "for maintaining them." It is a grammatical form derived from the verb "tartani," meaning to hold, keep, or maintain. The suffix "-ukhoz" indicates possession by a plural subject and a directional movement towards them or something belonging to them.

The word is used in various contexts to describe the act of holding, possessing, or taking care of something. For example, it can refer to the necessary resources for maintaining a household, such as "tartásukhoz pénz kell" which means "money is needed for their upkeep." It can also apply to the care and feeding of animals, like "a lovak tartásukhoz elegendő takarmányt kaptak" meaning "the horses received enough fodder for their keeping." In a more abstract sense, it can relate to the commitment or responsibility involved in something, such as "a gyerekek tartásukhoz nagy türelemre van szükség" translating to "great patience is needed for their rearing/upbringing."

The specific meaning of tartásukhoz is heavily dependent on the preceding noun or pronoun it refers to. It signifies the ongoing effort or requirement to sustain, preserve, or be responsible for a plural entity or its belongings. The word itself is a compound of the infinitive stem and a possessive-directional suffix, making it a compact and efficient way to express these concepts in Hungarian.