Részegen

Részegen is a Hungarian adverb meaning “drunk” or “intoxicated.” It denotes the state of impairment caused by alcohol consumption. It is formed from the adjective részeg (részeg) by adding the suffix -en, yielding the adverbial form részegen. The related noun is részegség, referring to drunkenness or intoxication.

Részegen is used to describe actions performed while intoxicated, typically modifying verbs. It appears in everyday speech, journalism, and literature and can carry negative connotations depending on the context. For example, a Hungarian sentence might be: “A férfi részegen sétált haza” (The man walked home drunk).

Etymology: The precise origin of részeg is not well documented; it is a long-standing term in Hungarian.

Social and legal context: In Hungary, intoxication affects safety and behavior in public life. Laws address alcohol-related harm and prohibit driving or operating heavy machinery while intoxicated; penalties typically depend on the level of intoxication and the offense’s circumstances.

See also: részegség; alkohol; drunk driving.