élhalott

Élhalott is a Hungarian term that translates directly to "dead" or "deceased" in English. It is primarily used in a formal or legal context to refer to a person who has passed away. The term can also be used in a more general sense, but its formal connotation is stronger.

In Hungarian legal and medical terminology, élhalott is the standard term used in death certificates and other official documents. It signifies the irreversible cessation of all biological functions. While other words might be used in everyday conversation to refer to death, such as "meghalt" (died), élhalott carries a more definitive and official weight.

The concept of élhalott is central to legal procedures following a death, including inheritance, estate settlement, and the issuance of death certificates. It marks the point at which a person's legal status changes and their affairs can be formally concluded. The term emphasizes the finality of death from a legal and biological perspective.