aktívak

Aktívak is a Hungarian term used to describe people who are actively involved in a group, project, or community. Grammatically, aktívak is the plural form of the adjective aktív used as a noun to refer to “the active ones” or “the activists.” The word emphasizes participation, initiative and engagement.

Etymology and nuance: The term derives from aktív, from Latin activus via French actif and English active. In Hungarian, aktív takes the plural suffix -ak when referring to a group described by their activity, yielding a collective sense rather than a simple adjective.

Usage and contexts: In education and student life, aktívak may denote students who take on leadership roles, participate in clubs, committees, or volunteer work. In civil society, the term can describe volunteers, campaigners, or organizers who actively contribute to causes. In workplace or professional communities, aktívak can refer to employees who drive projects, propose ideas, or lead initiatives. The term is generally value-neutral but often carries positive connotations of engagement and initiative; it can also function descriptively as “the active ones” in contrast to passive participants.

Related terms: aktív is opposed to passzív (“passive”). Related concepts include aktivitás (activity), tevékeny/tevékenykedő (actively engaged), and önkéntes munka (voluntary work). In some organizational or social contexts, aktívak may appear as a label for a self-organized group, such as a student association’s active members.

Notes: Usage can vary by organization and context; there is no single official definition beyond the general sense of active involvement.