Fokozott

Fokozott is a Hungarian adjective meaning intensified, heightened, or increased. It describes something that has been amplified in degree or intensity, such as risk, attention, or preparedness. The word is commonly used in formal contexts—public administration, media, law, and healthcare—to signal a higher level of threat, urgency, or readiness.

Etymology: Fokozott derives from the verb fokozni, “to intensify,” with the past participle suffix -ott. The related noun fokozat means degree or level, and fokozatos means gradual or incremental.

Usage: It is placed before a noun to express elevated intensity: fokozott kockázat (increased risk), fokozott figyelem (heightened attention), fokozott óvatosság (heightened caution), fokozott készültség (increased readiness). In official statements, fokozott is used to indicate elevated conditions or measures.

Examples: For example, fokozott ellenőrzés is implemented at border crossings (heightened checks). Hospitals maintain fokozott felkészültség (heightened readiness) during outbreaks.

Related terms: fokozat (degree), fokozatos (gradual), and fokozottan (adverb meaning in a heightened or intensified manner).