Hibáztatás

Hibáztatás is a Hungarian noun that refers to an error, mistake, fault, or mistake made by a person or system. The word comes from the verb hibázni, which means “to err” or “to be wrong.” In its most general sense, hibáztatás denotes any deviation from the expected or correct state, whether in speech, writing, action, or judgment.

The term is widely used in everyday conversation, journalism, academia, and legal contexts. When people discuss a misjudgment or oversight, they may refer to it as a hibáztatás, emphasizing the lapse rather than a serious crime. In legal discussions, the verb hibázni can be employed to describe a negligent act, and the noun hibáztatás may be used to discuss the legal implications or penalties associated with such negligence.

In colloquial speech, hibáztatás often carries a mild tone. People may say „Az a hibáztatás volt, hogy megacél, de nem volt rossz szándék” (It was just a mistake, not intentional). However, in technical or professional contexts, the term can acquire a more formal connotation, especially when evaluating system failures or procedural errors in engineering, medicine, or aviation.

The word accepts a variety of modifiers: eg. túlhibáztatás (over‑error), súlyos hibáztatás (serious mistake), or kisebb hibáztatás (minor error). Acronyms such as HIB for “hiba bejelentés” (error reporting) frequently appear in Hungarian computer‑science literature.

Hibáztatás is central to discussions on accountability and quality control across many Hungarian-speaking fields. It is a versatile concept used to convey responsibility, learning from mistakes, and improvement cycles.