Felmutatás

Felmutatás is a Hungarian noun meaning the act of showing, presenting, or displaying something to another person. It is formed from the verb felmutatni (to show or display) with the prefix fel-, which in this context emphasizes outward presentation or completion.

Common contexts for felmutatás include presenting documents or credentials for inspection, such as when entering a restricted area, boarding a vehicle, or interacting with authorities. For example, "A sofőr felmutatta a jogosítványát" means the driver displayed his license. The term also covers the act of brandishing or showing something in a way that asserts presence, such as "felmutatta a fegyverét" (brandished his weapon). In administrative or legal language, felmutatás can describe the production of proof or documents, e.g., "felmutatta az útlevelét" or "felmutatta az azonosító okmányait."

Etymology and nuance: While neutral in most contexts, felmutatás can carry a sense of immediacy or tension when it involves weapons or enforcement actions. It is closely related to bemutatás (presentation) and mutatás (showing), though bemutatás often implies a formal introduction or demonstration rather than inspection.

The term is standard in Hungarian and widely understood across registers, from everyday speech to official instructions and police procedures.