Státusz

Státusz is a Hungarian term literally meaning status or standing. It is used across disciplines to describe the current condition, position, or legal standing of a person, object, or organization. The word derives from Latin status and has entered Hungarian through broader European usage, often serving as a technical or formal synonym for related words such as állapot (state).

In sociology, státusz refers to social standing, which can be ascribed (inherited, assigned at birth) or achieved (earned through actions). In legal and administrative contexts, státusz denotes legal status or capacity, for example citizenship, residency, or the capacity to enter contracts. In organizational contexts, it may describe the current state of a case, document, or process, such as open, in progress, or completed statuses. In everyday language and on social networks, státusz is used for status updates or profile indicators.

Státusz is often contrasted with állapot; in Hungarian many prefer állapot for a general state, while státusz tends to carry a more formal, sometimes legal or technical sense. The term is common in official documents, IT systems, and policy discussions, where explicit statuses help classify and manage conditions, rights, or workflows.