önmagának

"Önmaga" is a Hungarian reflexive pronoun. It is used to indicate that the subject of a sentence is also the object of the action. The pronoun agrees in person and number with the subject. For example, in the sentence "Én magam láttam azt a filmet," "magam" is the first-person singular reflexive pronoun, meaning "I myself saw that movie." Similarly, "Te magad" translates to "You yourself," "Ő maga" means "He/She/It itself," "Mi magunk" is "We ourselves," "Ti magatok" is "You yourselves," and "Ők maguk" is "They themselves."

The pronoun "önmaga" is often used in conjunction with possessive suffixes to form compounds, such as "magamnak" (to myself), "magadnak" (to yourself), "magának" (to himself/herself/itself/to you formal), "magunknak" (to ourselves), "magatoknak" (to yourselves), and "maguknak" (to themselves/to you formal plural). These forms highlight the reflexive nature of the action or possession.

Beyond its grammatical function, "önmaga" can also be used to emphasize the subject's autonomy or self-sufficiency. For instance, saying someone "magától értetődő" means something is self-evident. The concept of "önismeret" refers to self-knowledge. In a broader sense, the pronoun underscores the idea of acting or existing independently, without external influence. It is a fundamental part of Hungarian grammar, essential for constructing sentences that convey reflexive actions and ownership.