Válaszoló

Válaszoló is a Hungarian noun formed from the verb válaszol (to answer). It denotes a person who provides an answer or response, i.e., a respondent. In survey research, interviews, questionnaires, and polls, a válaszoló is someone who gives information by answering questions. In formal contexts, válaszadó is also used to refer to a respondent; the two terms may be found in the same texts and are often understood as equivalents, with preference depending on authorial style or register. The plural forms are válaszolók or válaszadók.

As an adjective, válaszoló means “answering” or “responding,” as in válaszoló személy (a responding person) or válaszoló eszköz (a device that responds). In everyday language, the noun use dominates, while the adjectival sense appears in compound expressions describing action or capability.

Etymology: the word is derived from válaszol, with the agent-noun suffix -ó, which yields a meaning akin to “one who answers.” This formation is typical in Hungarian for denoting a person performing the action of the verb.

In sum, válaszoló refers to someone who provides answers, most commonly in the context of data collection, interviews, and public opinion research. It is a standard, widely understood term in Hungarian, with closely related forms such as válaszadó and válaszolók used in similar contexts.