Lelkészn

Lelkészn is not a standard or widely recognized term in Hungarian. In contemporary Hungarian, the correct feminine form of the word for a Protestant pastor is lelkésznő, while the masculine form is lelkész. The appearance of lelkészn is typically considered a misspelling, a typographical error, or a nonstandard/temporary form rather than a defined linguistic term.

Lelkész, from which lelkésznő derives, denotes a pastor or minister in Protestant churches in Hungary, including the Reformed Church and some Lutheran communities. The feminine form lelkésznő is used to refer to a woman who serves in that clerical role. In official church contexts, their title and role are determined by denomination-specific practice, and formal forms of address may vary.

Because lelkészn is not part of standard Hungarian, it is rarely found in reputable dictionaries or formal writings. When encountered, it is usually best interpreted as a mistaken variant of lelkésznő or as an informal or regional peculiarity rather than a recognized lexical item. For clarity, most observers should use lelkész for a male pastor and lelkésznő for a female pastor.

See also: lelkész, lelkésznő, religion in Hungary, Protestant churches in Hungary.