Megfizethetetlen

Megfizethetetlen is a Hungarian adjective meaning priceless or invaluable. It describes something so valuable or meaningful that it cannot be bought for money or would be beyond any price. The term is formed from meg- (an intensive prefix) and fizethetetlen, derived from fizethető (payable) with the negative suffix -telen, yielding the sense of “unpayable” or “not able to be paid,” used figuratively to express extraordinary value.

In usage, megfizethetetlen typically refers to intangible qualities, relationships, or experiences, but can also describe objects or assets of extraordinary worth. It is common in everyday speech, journalism, advertising, and literature. Phrases such as megfizethetetlen érték (priceless value), megfizethetetlen ajándék (a priceless gift), or megfizethetetlen szeretet (invaluable love) illustrate its flexible application. The nuance differs from to translate as priceless, which emphasizes value beyond price, and invaluable, which stresses indispensable or irreplaceable worth.

Translations into English include priceless and invaluable, with the nuance leaning toward something cherished beyond monetary measure. While strongest in emotional or moral contexts, megfizethetetlen can also describe rare or highly desirable things where conventional pricing seems inadequate. The term is widely understood in Hungarian and is not tied to a specific brand or work, making it a common descriptor across domains.