Összegig

Összegig is a Hungarian term formed from the noun összeg, meaning sum or amount, with the suffix -ig, which marks a limit. The resulting expression functions as an adverbial or postpositional element that denotes the upper bound of a quantity or value. It is used in mathematical, financial, legal, and everyday language to indicate that something applies only up to a specified total.

Usage in practice: Összegig signals an upper limit and is commonly found in constructions describing extent or coverage. It often accompanies verbs that express reach or validity, such as terjed or érvényes, for example in sentences like “A költségek az összegig terjednek” (Costs extend to the specified sum) or “Az ajánlat az összegig érvényes” (The offer is valid up to the amount). It may also appear with numerals to state explicit maximums, especially in budgets, subsidies, contracts, and other formal contexts.

Etymology and form: The word is a compound of összeg (sum, amount) and the suffix -ig, a common Hungarian marker of limit or extent meaning “up to” or “until.” The -ig suffix is productive and appears with other measure words to create similar limit expressions (imiden például időig, határig).

See also: -ig suffix, which forms limit expressions with various nouns (időig, határig, forintig, időtartamig, etc.). Összegig is part of this pattern for indicating an upper bound by quantity.