Célbeli

Célbeli is a Hungarian adjective meaning targeted or aimed at, used to describe something that is the intended object of an action, decision, or assessment. It can refer to people, objects, or abstract targets, indicating that they are the focal point of attention, activity, or influence.

The word is formed from the noun cél, meaning goal or target, combined with the suffix -beli, which yields a relational adjective indicating connection to or involvement with something. Thus, законодатель from target to the concept of being related to that target is conveyed by célbeli.

In usage, célbeli typically appears before the noun it modifies, as in phrases such as célbeli személy (target person), célbeli intézkedés (targeted measure), or célbeli támadás (targeted attack). It is often found in contexts such as military, security, journalism, and investigations, where distinguishing the intended target from other elements is important. The term is commonly translated into English as targeted or the target, depending on context; it is distinct from more general adjectives that denote aim or purpose but do not specify the object of targeting.

Related terms include célpont (target point or target), célzás (targeting), and célzott (targeted). While célbeli conveys relation to a target, the broader concept can also be expressed with alternatives such as célzott or megcélozott, depending on nuance and register.

This article provides a concise overview of célbeli, focusing on its meaning, formation, and typical usage in Hungarian.