feljegyzések
Feljegyzések is a Hungarian noun meaning notes, records, or entries created to preserve information, observations, or facts. The form feljegyzések is the plural; the singular is feljegyzés. The term covers a broad range of written records, from informal personal notes to formal reports, and can function as a primary source in research and archives.
Origin and nuance: The word derives from fel- plus jegy, with the suffix -zés indicating the action
Contexts and uses: In archival and scholarly work, feljegyzések include field notes, witness statements, and minutes
Interpretation and reliability: The value of feljegyzések as sources depends on dating, authorship, context, and preservation.
Related terms include jegyzet (note), napló (diary), and dokumentum (document); the concept is closely associated with