csenghang

Csenghang is the Hungarian term commonly used to refer to a ringtone—the audio signal that plays when a mobile phone or other device receives a call or notification. The word is a simplified variant of csengőhang, derived from csengő ("ring, bell") and hang ("sound"). The form csenghang is sometimes encountered in contexts where diacritics cannot be used or in informal writing.

In Hungarian usage, csenghang or csengőhang describes both system ringtones and user-selected tones. Modern devices allow users to customize ringtones for all calls, for specific contacts, or for different types of notifications. Ringtones can be created by recording sounds, synthesizing tones, or downloading audio files from online libraries. Common formats include MP3, WAV, AAC, and, on some platforms, M4R-type files for iPhone-style tones.

Setting a csenghang typically involves device settings, where users choose or assign a tone to different events, such as incoming calls, messages, or app alerts. Users may also manage groups, vibrations, and volume to accompany the sound.

Legal and cultural considerations include copyright for commercially produced tones and the availability of royalty-free or user-generated content. In recent years, smartphones and messaging apps have expanded the use of customizable tones beyond phones to other devices and notification systems.