Helyeslés

Helyeslés is a Hungarian noun meaning the act of expressing approval, assent, or consent. It can refer to verbal affirmation, such as saying igen, or to non-verbal cues like a nod. The term derives from the verb helyesel, “to approve” or “to deem correct,” which in turn comes from helyes, meaning correct or proper.

In practice, helyeslés denotes agreement with a proposal, opinion, or course of action. It can indicate genuine consent or, in some contexts, polite conformity or avoidance of conflict (acquiescence). In organizational or public settings, it describes endorsement or support shown by individuals or groups, whether formally (a vote) or informally (a show of backing). The strength of helyeslés ranges from cautious consent to wholehearted approval.

Related terms include egyetértés (agreement, consensus), jóváhagyás (authorization, approval), and elfogadás (acceptance). Helyeslés is sometimes contrasted with tiltakozás (protest) or ellenkezés (opposition) to reflect the spectrum of responses to a proposal.

Examples: The chair received helyeslést a javaslatra. The attendees showed helyeslést, signaling their agreement. In social psychology, helyeslés can be analyzed as a form of conformity or politeness strategy within group interaction.

See also: egyetértés, jóváhagyás, tiltakozás, csoportnyomás.