beszélgetést

Beszélgetés is a spoken exchange between two or more people, centered on shared topics and facilitated by turn-taking and attentive listening. It can be informal and spontaneous, such as a casual chat among friends, or formal and structured, such as a planned professional discussion. The term covers one-on-one conversations and group talks of varying length.

Etymology and meaning: The word comes from the verb beszélni “to speak” with the derivational suffix -getés, yielding the act or instance of speaking together. In Hungarian, beszélgetés commonly denotes everyday communication as well as more moderated, social interaction.

Contexts: In everyday language, a beszélgetés implies a friendly, reciprocal exchange rather than dispute. In journalism or publishing, a beszélgetés may refer to an informal interview or dialogue with a public figure, conducted in a conversational style. It is distinct from a vita (debate) and from interjú (interview), though overlaps exist when the format is interview-like.

Usage and grammar: The noun inflects for case; the accusative is beszélgetést, as in Szeretnél beszélgetést folytatni velem? Common collocations include beszélgetést folytat, kezdeményez beszélgetést, részt venni egy beszélgetésben. Related terms such as beszélgetés közben or társalgás express slight nuance in formality and tone.