Átadás

Átadás is a Hungarian noun meaning the act of handing over, delivering, or transferring something from one party to another. It derives from the verb adni with the prefix át- and the nominalizing suffix -ás. The word appears in legal, administrative, commercial and ceremonial language to describe a moment or process when possession, control, rights, or information are transferred.

In legal and commercial contexts, átadás denotes the delivery of goods, property, or documents and often accompanies the transfer of risk and responsibility. Examples include the átadása of goods in a sale, the átadása of real estate to a buyer, or the átadás-átvételi jegyzőkönyv, an official protocol that records completion and acceptance.

In public administration or organizational settings, átadás can refer to the transfer of authority or duties between offices or individuals, such as a handover at the end of a term or the transfer of project responsibilities between teams.

In ceremonial language, the act of presenting awards, diplomas or other honors is sometimes described with átadás, though díjátadó is a more common word in media and everyday usage.

Related terms include átvétel (the act of taking over or accepting what is handed over) and the broad compound átadás-átvétel, which denotes the overall handover and acceptance process. Other common formations are adatátadás (data transfer) and áruk átadása (delivery of goods).