hallgatás
Hallgatás is a Hungarian noun with two closely related meanings: the act of listening attentively to someone or something, and the state of remaining silent or quiet. It is derived from the verb hallgatni, which means both to listen and to be silent. In everyday use, hallgatás can refer to paying attention to information as well as to the absence of speech or sound, depending on the context. The term is often contrasted with hang (sound) and csend (quiet, stillness).
In communication, hallgatás plays a functional role. Active listening involves focusing on the speaker, understanding what
Meghallgatás is a related term used for formal or official listening, such as a hearing or examination