változásért

változásáért is a Hungarian phrase formed from the noun változás (change) with a possessive suffix and the postposition -ért meaning “for.” The literal translation is “for its change,” but the sense can vary: it can imply “for the sake of change” or refer to change benefiting a specific subject, depending on context.

Morphology and meaning: The base noun változás means a change or variation. Adding the possessive suffix -a yields változása, meaning “its change” (or “his/her/its change”). When combined with -ért, the form becomes változásáért, indicating the beneficiary or purpose: “for its change” or “for the change of it.” In contrast, the non-possessive version változásért expresses “for change” in a more general sense.

Usage: The possessive form is used when commenting on a change related to a particular subject previously mentioned in text. For example, a sentence could read: A vállalat a változásáért dolgozik, meaning “The company works for its change.” The more general, widely used form is változásért, meaning “for change” or “for the sake of change” without reference to a specific possessor. The choice between változásért and változásáért depends on whether the speaker intends to indicate ownership or association with the change.

Etymology and related forms: The expression derives from változás (change) combined with the third-person possessive suffix and the postposition -ért. Related terms include the base változás and the particle or suffix -ért used to denote benefit or purpose.

See also: változás, érte, érték (in related sense of value and purpose).