csalásnak

Csalásnak is the dative form of the Hungarian noun csalás, which means fraud or deception. The base term refers to deliberate misrepresentation or cheating intended to gain an unfair advantage. In Hungarian, the -nak/-nek suffix marks the dative and is used in expressions that diagnose or classify actions as fraudulent, most often with verbs such as minősül (is considered) or tekintik (are regarded as). For example, the phrase ez csalásnak minősül means “this is considered fraud.”

In legal, administrative, and economic language, csalásnak is used to describe acts that mislead another party, such as falsified information, false advertising, or fraudulent schemes. It can apply to both individual actions and broader practices within organizations. While the exact legal definition of fraud varies by jurisdiction and statute, the core idea remains intentional deception that causes harm or unjust enrichment.

Csalásnak is closely related to other terms for deception in Hungarian, such as becsapás (deception) and hamisítás (falsification). The verb form csalni means “to cheat” or “to deceive,” and related expressions often appear in both everyday speech and formal discourse. The term is widely understood in media, law, and consumer protection contexts as a label for dishonest acts designed to mislead others.