Összetételes

Összetételes is a Hungarian grammatical term referring to a compound word. These words are formed by combining two or more independent words to create a new word with a distinct meaning. The components of an összetételes word often retain some semantic connection to their original meanings, but the resulting compound word can represent a concept that is more specific or nuanced than the sum of its parts.

Examples of összetételes words in Hungarian include "naplemente" (sunset), formed from "nap" (sun) and "lemente" (going down), and "vasútállomás" (train station), a combination of "vasút" (railway) and "állomás" (station). The formation of compound words is a productive process in Hungarian, contributing to the richness and expressiveness of the language. These compounds can be written as a single word or, in some cases, with a hyphen or as separate words depending on established convention and stylistic choices. The understanding of összetételes words is fundamental to comprehending Hungarian vocabulary and syntax.