Mozgolódás

Mozgolódás is a Hungarian noun that denotes movement, stirring, bustle, or activity. It derives from the verb mozog (to move) with the suffix -ás, and has the related verb mozgolódik, meaning to move about restlessly or to bustle.

In ordinary usage, mozgolódás refers to physical movement of people or objects as well as to a more general sense of activity or unrest within a space. It can describe a crowd milling about, people shifting positions, or the air that stirs when many individuals move. It can also indicate small, continuous, irregular motions, such as slight movements of machinery, furniture, or structures due to vibration or handling.

Figuratively, mozgolódás can denote social or political activity: the emergence of protests, the stirring of interest, or new activity in a neighborhood or organization. The term often carries a nuance of restlessness or energy rather than orderly, purposeful movement.

Examples of usage include: a piac terén mozgolódás támadt (movement/fuss in the square), a gép finom mozgolódása hallható (the machine’s subtle movements can be heard), or a közösség mozgolódása jelzi a változást (the community’s activity signals change).