Késlelt

Késlelt is a Hungarian word that functions as an adjective and past participle derived from the verb késlelni (to delay). It designates something that has been slowed or postponed. The term is used primarily in formal, technical, or written contexts to describe delays in events, processes, or communications.

It is most often used attributively before a noun: for example, "késlelt érkezés" means a delayed arrival, and "késedelmes válasz" means a delayed answer. In everyday speech, speakers more commonly use "késik" (to be late) or the adjective "késedelmes" with the noun. Predicative use of "késlelt" is rare and generally avoided in favor of "késik" or other related forms depending on the context.

Példák: "A késlelt érkezés miatt a vonat későn indult." Translation: "Because of the delayed arrival, the train departed late." "A válasz késedelmes volt, és ez hátráltatta a döntést." Translation: "The reply was delayed, and that hindered the decision." These examples illustrate how the term commonly appears in contexts describing timing issues, schedules, or communications.

Etymology: Késlelt is linked to the verb késlelni (to delay) and shares roots with related forms such as késés (delay), késik (to be late), and késedelmes (delayed). It is part of a family of words that express postponement or lag in Hungarian.

See also: késés, késik, késedelmes, késleltet.