banális
Banális is a Hungarian adjective meaning banal, trivial, or commonplace. It describes things that are ordinary, predictable, or lacking originality, often with a negative or dismissive nuance. In everyday language it can refer to ideas, problems, or solutions that fail to surprise or engage. The term is widely used in journalism, criticism, and cultural discourse to signal clichés, overfamiliar tropes, or unremarkable details. For example, banális hiba (a banal/trivial error) or banális kérdés (a banal question) are common collocations.
Etymology and related terms: The word banális is borrowed from French banal, with related Hungarian forms such
Usage and nuance: Banális is typically used to criticize or downplay something as lacking originality or significance.
Synonyms and related concepts: Common, ordinary, routine, commonplace, banal, unremarkable, cliché. Antonyms include eredeti (original), különleges