Gondolás

Gondolás is a Hungarian noun meaning the act of thinking, contemplation, or consideration. It denotes the mental process of forming, weighing, or reflecting on ideas, as well as a resultant line of thought or viewpoint in a given context.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from the verb gondolni (to think) with the nominal suffix -ás. Related words include gondolat (a thought), gondolkodás (thinking or reasoning), and elmélkedés (contemplation).

Usage and nuance: In everyday language, gondolás emphasizes the process or act of thinking and can also mean careful consideration or reflection before a decision. It is generally broader than gondolat (a single thought) and more specific to the cognitive act than elmélkedés (meditation or contemplation). In philosophy or discourse, gondolás may refer to a particular line of reasoning or argumentative approach.

See also: gondolkodás, gondolat, elmélkedés, gondolni.