Tisztázni

Tisztázni is a Hungarian verb meaning to clarify, to make something clear by explanation, or to settle ambiguities. It is a transitive verb and typically takes a direct object, such as a statement, situation, or set of facts. The action involves providing precise information, explanations, or definitions to remove doubt or misunderstanding.

In usage, tisztázni is common in both everyday speech and formal contexts, including journalism, law, diplomacy, and academia. Typical collocations include tisztázni a tényeket (to clarify the facts), tisztázni a körülményeket (to clarify the circumstances), tisztázni valakinek az álláspontját (to clarify someone's position), and tisztázni a félreértéseket (to clear up misunderstandings). The noun tisztázás refers to the act of clarification or clearing up, and the related adjective tisztázó describes something that clarifies.

Etymologically, tisztázni is formed from the adjective tiszta (clear) with a suffix that yields the verb “to make clear.” The past participle is tisztázott (clarified), and the related noun is tisztázás (clarification). The verb is used across registers, from casual to formal, and follows the standard conjugation patterns of Hungarian -ni verbs.

See also: related terms such as magyarázni (to explain) and érteni (to understand); distinctions between clarifying information and interpreting meaning may appear in discursive or analytical writing.