Elkötelezett

Elkötelezett is a Hungarian adjective and noun. As an adjective, it denotes being strongly committed, devoted, or loyal to a cause, organization, project, or profession. It can describe a person, as in egy elkötelezett dolgozó, vagy elkötelezett támogató. As a noun, elkötelezett refers to a person who is committed, for example az elkötelezett hívek vagy az elkötelezett munkatárs.

Etymology: the word is formed from the verb kötelez (to oblige, to bind) with the prefix el- and the participial suffix -ett, yielding a sense of having been bound or drawn to a task or cause. The related noun elkötelezettség means commitment or engagement.

Usage and nuance: elkötelezett is widely used in formal and informal Hungarian to describe dedication, loyalty, and active involvement. It often conveys a neutral or positive assessment of a person’s engagement, such as in political, professional, or community contexts. In some situations it can carry connotations of zeal or one‑sided advocacy, so tone and context matter. Typical collocations include elkötelezett álláspont, elkötelezett szakember, elkötelezett támogatók, and elkötelezett közösség.

See also: elkötelezettség, lojalitás, elhivatottság.