Szigor

Szigor is a Hungarian noun meaning strictness, severity, or stringency. It denotes the quality or degree of being strict or of enforcing rules with rigor. The related adjective is szigorú (strict, stringent); the verb to tighten or impose stricter rules is szigorít, and the noun form szigorítás refers to a tightening or set of stricter measures. The word is used across many domains, from law and administration to education and everyday speech, to describe how rigid rules or procedures are applied.

In practice, szigor appears in phrases such as szigorú szabályok (strict regulations), gazdasági szigor or pénzügyi szigor (stringent monetary or fiscal measures), and szigorító intézkedések (tightening measures). It can describe both the quality of enforcement and the resulting policies, and its connotation ranges from neutral description to critical evaluation, depending on context. In legal and governmental discourse, szigor is often linked to the imposition of penalties, controls, or audits designed to reduce violations or ensure compliance. In contrast, discussions about szigor in education or administration may emphasize thoroughness and discipline in procedures.

Translations into English include rigidity, stringency, or severity, reflecting different nuances of the Hungarian term. Related forms—szigorítás, szigorú, and szigorúan—help form the broader family of words that express tightening and stricter enforcement in Hungarian.