Esélyt

Esélyt is a form of the Hungarian noun esély, which means chance, likelihood or opportunity. In everyday use, esély emphasizes the probability of a particular outcome rather than a mere possibility. The base noun esély is common in discussions about outcomes, risks, and opportunities, while esélyt is the accusative singular form used when the word functions as a direct object in a sentence.

Usage and nuance. Esély is frequently employed in sports, politics, business, and personal life to describe someone's chances of achieving a result (for example, a victory, success, or favorable outcome). It can refer to both short-term prospects and longer-term potential. Distinctions exist between esély and can-be-synonyms: lehetőség (opportunity) tends to be broader and more neutral, while esély highlights the likelihood or probability of a result being realized. Esélyes is an adjective form meaning likely or promising, as in a team with esélyes to win a match.

Grammatical notes. Esély is a standard feminine noun with plural esélyek. The accusative form esélyt is used when the noun is the object of a verb, such as giving or seeking a chance. Common collocations include esélyt ad, esélyt kap, and esélye van valakinek/valaminek, which convey offering, obtaining, or possessing a chance.

Translations. In English, esély can be rendered as chance, likelihood, or opportunity, depending on context. The specific form esélyt mirrors Hungarian syntax for direct objects in sentences.