fenntartása

Fenntartása is a Hungarian noun that denotes the act or process of maintaining, sustaining, or keeping something in good condition, and it can also refer to ongoing support or funding. It derives from the verb fenntartani (to maintain, to keep up, to sustain). The term is widely used in contexts ranging from physical upkeep to organizational and financial support.

Common uses include the maintenance of physical assets such as buildings, machinery, and infrastructure (épületfenntartás, gépfenntartás). It also appears in public administration and organizational contexts, where a fenntartó (maintainer) is the entity responsible for operation and financing of a facility or service, such as a school, hospital, or municipal department. In business and industry, related phrases like üzemfenntartás (operational maintenance) are used to describe ongoing care and reliability of systems.

Financially, fenntartása encompasses the ongoing costs and resources required to keep something functional, including repairs, replacements, and regular servicing. The financing of fenntartás may involve budget allocations, subsidies, or service contracts (fenntartási szerződés). In policy or program contexts, fenntartás can also indicate the sustenance or continuation of a policy, program, or institutional framework.

Related terms include karbantartás (maintenance), fenntartó (maintainer or funding authority), and fenntartási költségek (maintenance costs). While the word is most often linked to upkeep and funding, its exact meaning depends on the field of use, ranging from concrete asset management to broader organizational endurance.