Leértékeli

Leértékeli is a Hungarian verb meaning to devalue or undervalue something. It denotes lowering the value of an asset, price, or currency, and it can also be used figuratively to mean undervaluing someone’s work, importance, or contributions. The verb is formed with the prefix le- attached to értékelni (to evaluate or assess). The noun form leértékelés refers to the act of devaluation or undervaluation.

In finance and economics, leértékeli is commonly used to describe actions that reduce value, such as devaluing a currency or writing down the value of inventory or other assets. For example, a central bank or government might leértékelni a valutát, while a company may leértékelni a készleteket if market prices fall below book value. In everyday language, it can describe situations where a person or item is considered less valuable than before.

Conjugation and related forms vary by tense and person. The infinitive is leértékelni; the third-person singular present is leértékeli; the past tense form is leértékelte. The related noun leértékelés denotes the act or result of devaluation or undervaluation.

See also leértékelés, értékelés, and other terms related to valuation and price. The use of leértékeli typically centers on lowering value in a measurable, monetary, or evaluative sense.