No. 279 in Hungarian
életét
The Hungarian word "életét" means "his/her/its life" (accusative case).
In a sentence
Az orvos megmentette a beteg életét.
The doctor saved the patient's life.
Here, 'életét' is the accusative singular form of 'élet', implying the direct object of the verb 'megmentette' (saved).
A hős az országért áldozta fel az életét.
The hero sacrificed his life for the country.
In this sentence, 'életét' is again used as an object, showing the life that was sacrificed.
Ez a történet bemutatja egy ember életét.
This story depicts the life of a person.
Here, 'életét' is part of a possessive structure, referring to 'the life' in relation to the person described.
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