Veszélyt

Veszélyt is the accusative singular form of the Hungarian noun veszély, which means danger, hazard, or peril. It is used when danger is the direct object of a verb, for example in phrases such as veszélyt jelent (to pose a danger), veszélyt okoz (to cause danger), or veszélyt észlel (to detect danger). The base noun veszély has a broader semantic field referring to potential harm, hazard, or risk, while the related adjective veszélyes describes something as dangerous.

Etymology and related forms: Veszély originates from older forms such as veszedelem, meaning peril. Related words include veszélyes (dangerous) and veszélyt jelentett, veszélyt hordoz (various past and compound forms). In Hungarian, the distinction between veszély (danger) and kockázat (risk, probability) is common: veszély often connotes an immediate hazard, whereas kockázat emphasizes calculable likelihood or exposure.

Usage and context: Veszélyt appears in everyday language as well as technical or safety-oriented discourse. It is common in spoken Hungarian, journalism, and legal or regulatory texts to describe situations that may cause harm. Safety warnings frequently employ the term veszély, sometimes accompanied by an advisory tone or imperative actions to reduce harm.

See also: Veszélyes, veszély, kockázat, veszedelem.

Notes: The word is neutral in tone and widely used across domains to denote the presence or potential of harm. While related terms convey nuance (immediate hazard versus probabilistic risk), veszélyt remains a core expression for direct danger in object form.