Válaszadást

Válaszadást is a Hungarian noun that refers to the act of answering or giving a reply in response to a question, request, or prompt. It denotes the process or event of producing a response, rather than the content of the response itself. In everyday language, the term is most often encountered in formal or analytic contexts such as research, surveys, interviews, or administrative procedures.

Etymology and grammar: válaszadást is formed from the verb válaszol (to answer) with the nominalizing suffix -ás, yielding válaszadás (the act of answering). The form válaszadást is the accusative singular, used when the act of answering is the direct object of a verb (for example, in a sentence like “értékelték a válaszadást,” they evaluated the act of answering). The base noun is válaszadás; related forms include válaszadók (respondents) and válaszadások (acts of answering, plural).

Usage and nuances: válaszadást emphasizes the process or occurrence of replying, rather than the literal reply given. It is common in research, journalism, and bureaucratic language where actions and procedures are described descriptively. It can be contrasted with válasz (answer, the content of the reply) and válaszadás (the act of answering in a more general or formal sense). In many contexts, válaszadást appears alongside terms like kérdés, kérdésre adott válasz, or válaszadók to specify roles and actions within communication workflows.

See also: válasz, válaszolás, válaszadás, válaszol, válaszadók.