válaszukat

Válaszukat is a Hungarian noun phrase formed from the base noun válasz (answer) combined with the third-person plural possessive suffix -uk and the definite direct object suffix -at. The result is a form that translates roughly to “their answer” when used as the definite object in a sentence. It illustrates how Hungarian builds meaning through suffixal concatenation: possession (they/their) is marked on the noun, and the direct object is marked for definiteness.

Morphology and related forms

- The root válasz can take various possession forms: válaszom (my answer), válaszod (your answer), válaszuk (their answer), válaszunk (our answer), válaszotok (your plural answer).

- When the noun is to function as a definite direct object, the suffix -t (with vowel harmony) is added; with the possessive suffix already present, the combined form can yield responses such as válaszukat. Thus, the sequence is root + possessive suffix + definite object suffix, resulting in forms that may differ slightly in pronunciation depending on surrounding phonology.

- The exact allomorph for the definite suffix can vary (e.g., -at, -et, -öt) depending on the stem’s vowels, but in this case the spelling válaszukat reflects the standard combination of -uk (they) and -at (definite object) for this noun.

Usage

- Válaszukat is used when referring to an answer belonging to a group of people and when that answer is the definite object of the verb. For example: Elküldték a válaszukat. (They sent their answer.) A válaszukat megkaptuk. (We received their answer.)

- It contrasts with forms like válaszuk or válaszukat in contexts without or with different grammatical roles and definiteness.

See also

- válasz, meaning answer or reply

- válaszol, to answer

- possessive suffixes in Hungarian and the definite object marking with -t/-et/-öt variants