Diktáltan

Diktáltan is a Hungarian verb meaning "dictated" or "by dictation". It is the past participle of the verb diktálni, which translates to "to dictate". The term is often used in the context of writing, where something is transcribed as it is spoken. For example, a student might take notes diktáltan in a lecture, meaning they write down what the professor says without looking at any prepared text. Similarly, a document could be created diktáltan if someone speaks the text aloud and another person or a machine records it.

The concept of diktáltan highlights the process of oral transmission and written reproduction. It implies a direct and often immediate transfer of information from spoken word to written form. This method can be contrasted with writing from memory, from a visual source, or through independent composition. In educational settings, diktáltan exercises are common for improving listening comprehension and spelling skills. The word can also be used more broadly to describe anything that is done in a prescribed or commanded manner, though its primary meaning relates to the act of dictation.