Zavaró

Zavaró is a Hungarian adjective meaning causing disturbance or distraction. It describes something that interferes with attention, perception, or functioning. The term comes from the verb zavar (to disturb) and the suffix -ó, which forms adjectives indicating the agent or cause of the action.

In everyday language, zavaró can refer to anything that irritates or distracts, such as egy zavaró hang (a distracting sound) or zavaró körülmény (a disruptive circumstance). In scientific and technical contexts, it is commonly used in compound phrases to denote elements that interfere with correct interpretation or operation. For example, zavaró tényező or zavaró változó denotes a confounding or extraneous factor that should be controlled or accounted for in research or analysis. In electronics and telecommunications, zavaró jelek (interference signals) or zavaró zaj (noise) refer to disturbances that degrade signal quality. In media or public discourse, a zavaró hatás can describe a disturbing or misleading effect on understanding.

Etymology and usage notes: zavaró is primarily used as an attributive adjective, modifying a following noun. It carries a generally negative or problematic connotation, signaling that the mentioned element complicates or impedes the intended process. Phrases built with zavaró are common across disciplines, reflecting a shared concern with disruption and interference.