Beválik

Beválik is a Hungarian verb meaning to prove effective, to turn out as expected, or to pay off. It describes the outcome of plans, investments, methods, or decisions that meet expectations and yield the desired result. The term is commonly used in business, consumer contexts, and everyday decision-making.

Usage notes: Beválik is used with subjects such as plans, investments, ideas, or methods. Examples: A beruházás végül bevált. Az ötlet bevált, sokat segített. Ez a módszer bevált. In many contexts it is synonymous with kifizetődik (to pay off) or megéri (is worth it), but beválik emphasizes that the result matches the predictions or hoped-for outcome rather than just profitability.

Grammatical notes: The present tense form is beválik; the past tense is bevált. The past participle functioning as an adjective is bevált (proven, tried and true). Bevált, used as an adjective, can be a premodifier: bevált módszer (proven method).

Etymology: Be- is a prefix indicating completion or success, while válik means “to become” or “to turn into.” Together they express that something has turned out successfully.

Related terms: Synonyms include kifizetődik and megéri, which convey a similar sense of being beneficial or worthwhile. The negative form nem válik be means “does not turn out well” or “fails to pay off.” Beválik is widely used across formal and informal registers to assess outcomes and effectiveness.