Korszakos

Korszakos is a Hungarian adjective meaning “epochal” or “of an era.” It is used to describe events, phenomena, works, or attitudes that are characteristic of a particular historical period or that are seen as defining or emblematic of that period. The term is common in history, journalism, cultural criticism, and discourse that deals with changes between different eras.

Etymology and nuance: Korszakos is derived from korszak, meaning epoch or era, with the adjectival suffix -os. The nuance often carries a sense of significance or transformative impact within a given period, and it can carry neutral, praising, or sometimes hyperbolic connotations depending on context. It is frequently employed to characterize reforms, movements, styles, or milestones that are regarded as marking a shift from one era to another.

Usage: In practice, korszakos can pair with nouns to form phrases such as korszakos események (epochal events), korszakos reformok (epoch-defining reforms), korszakos hangulat (era-specific mood), or korszakos váltás (epochal shift). It appears in historiography, political analysis, and cultural critique to convey the sense that something belongs to or signals a distinct period in time.

Translations and related terms: In English, the closest equivalents are epochal, era-defining, or of an era. Related Hungarian terms include korszak (era), korszakváltás (era shift), and történelmi korszak (historical epoch).

See also: korszak, történelmi korszak, korszakváltás.