Hatékony

Hatékony is a native Hungarian adjective meaning efficient or effective. It is used to describe actions, processes, methods, devices, or organizations that achieve desired outcomes with relatively little waste of time, effort, or resources. The sense emphasizes doing the right things well and with economy of resources.

In practice, hatékony is common in business, technology, science, administration, and education. Examples include hatékony megoldás (an efficient solution), hatékony eszközök (efficient tools), and hatékony működés (efficient operation). The word is typically used to convey both performance and resourcefulness, rather than merely having an effect.

Hatékony is often contrasted with related terms. Hatásos denotes having a noticeable or tangible effect, while eredményes describes overall success or productivity. Gazdaságos emphasizes cost effectiveness or economical use of resources. These nuances influence wording choices in different contexts.

Morphology and etymology: the term is formed with the suffix -ékony, a common Hungarian derivational suffix meaning “able to” or “capable of,” attached to a stem. The word is native to Hungarian and has become widespread in modern usage, especially in professional and technical discourse.

Noun forms related to hatékony include hatékonyság, meaning efficiency or effectiveness. Related adjectives include hatásos (effective in producing an effect) and eredményes (successful, productive). Antonyms include hatástalan (ineffective) and inefficiency-related expressions.

See also: hatékonyság, hatásos, eredményes.