Életévét

Életévét is a Hungarian word that translates to "its year of life" or "its age" in English. It is a compound word formed from "élet" meaning "life" and "év" meaning "year," with the suffix "ét" indicating possession (its) and the accusative case.

The term is commonly used when referring to the age of an animal, particularly livestock or pets. For example, one might say "a tehén életévét" which means "the cow's year of life" or "the cow's age." It can also be used in a more general sense to discuss the duration of something's existence, though this usage is less frequent.

The grammatical structure of "életévét" is important. The possessive suffix "-ét" attaches to the noun indicating the thing whose age is being discussed, and the accusative case "-t" is added to denote that "its year of life" is the direct object of a verb or preposition. Thus, the full word conveys a specific grammatical function within a sentence.

While "életévét" is a precise term, in everyday conversation, simpler phrases like "hány éves" (how old) or just the age itself are often preferred. However, in formal contexts or when a specific nuance is desired, "életévét" remains a valid and descriptive choice.