értelmes

Értelmes is a Hungarian adjective meaning sensible, reasonable, rational, or intelligent, depending on the context. It describes judgments, actions, or people who show good sense, logical thinking, or sound discretion. In everyday language, értelmes is often used to express that something makes sense, is worth considering, or to compliment a person for good judgment.

Origins and forms: the word comes from értelem, meaning reason or intellect, with the suffix -es to form an adjective. Related forms include értelem (noun) and értelmetlen (senseless). The adjective can take comparative and superlative forms: értelmesebb and legértelmesebb. The adverbial form is értelmesen.

Usage and collocations: common expressions include értelmes ember (a sensible person), értelmes döntés (a reasonable decision), and értelmes beszéd (sensible speech). The phrase van értelme means "there is sense in it" or "it makes sense." In writing or speech, értelmes often conveys a balanced, practical kind of intelligence rather than only intellectual cleverness.

Synonyms and nuances: synonyms include okos (clever), racionális (rational), and józan (sober, prudent), though értelmes emphasizes sound judgment and practical sense. Antonyms include ostoba (stupid) and értelmetlen (senseless).

Register and usage: értelmes is neutral to formal, suitable for both spoken and written Hungarian. It can describe people, ideas, decisions, or actions, highlighting reason, practicality, or good sense in varying degrees.