ajánlás

Ajánlás is a Hungarian noun (nl. feminine) meaning a suggestion, recommendation, endorsement, or a reference that supports a person, idea, or product. It covers several related uses: a casual piece of advice given to aid a decision; a formal endorsement of someone’s qualifications or of a proposal; and a written document such as a letter of recommendation used in job applications, studies, or admissions.

Etymology and form: Ajánlás derives from the verb ajánlni, to offer or propose, with the suffix -ás forming the noun. The term appears in standard Hungarian and is used across both everyday language and official contexts. The plural is ajánlások, and related phrases include ajánlást adni (to give a recommendation), ajánlást kapni (to receive a recommendation), and ajánlás alapján (based on the recommendation).

Uses and contexts: In ordinary speech, ajánlás can be a tip or suggestion guiding a decision. In formal or professional contexts, it denotes a more substantiated endorsement of a person, product, or project. A common written form is ajánláslevél or levélajánlás, a letter of recommendation that supports a candidate’s application for employment, study, or a grant.

Relationship to related terms: Javaslat denotes a proposal or suggestion, often in planning or decision-making, and tanács means advice or counsel. Ajánlás thus tends to carry a sense of endorsement or reference, sometimes with formal weight, whereas javaslat is broader and less binding.

Examples of usage: “Kértünk egy ajánlást a munkára,” “A pályázathoz mellékeltek egy ajánlást a korábbi munkahelytől,” “Az ügyben megfogalmazott ajánlások alapján hozták meg a döntést.”