Tehetséges

Tehetséges is a Hungarian adjective meaning "talented" or "gifted." It is formed from the noun tehetség, meaning "talent," by the suffix -es, a common way to create adjectives in Hungarian. The word agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case, for example: tehetséges tanár (a talented teacher), tehetséges diákok (talented students). In predicative clauses it appears as Ő tehetséges (He/She is talented). The comparative and superlative forms are tehetségesebb and legtehetségesebb. The adverbial form is tehetségesen, meaning "in a talented manner" or "skillfully."

Uses and nuance: tehetséges typically describes notable aptitude or ability, whether natural, developed, or a combination of both. It is widely used in education, sports, arts, media, and biographical writing to highlight a person’s potential or achievement. While generally positive, the term is descriptive and may be qualified by context or evidence of achievement.

Related terms: tehetség (talent), tehetséggondozás (talent development or nurturing), tehetségkutató (talent search or talent show).

Origin: the adjective is formed from tehetség; the precise historical origins of tehetség are not universally settled, but the word has been part of Hungarian vocabulary for many centuries and remains common in contemporary usage.