használatosak

Használatosak is the plural form of the Hungarian adjective használatos, which means usable or in common use. The term is used in linguistic and lexicographic contexts to refer to forms, words, or constructions that are currently considered standard or appropriate for use in everyday language.

In linguistic descriptions and dictionaries, használatos describes items that are not archaic, dialectal, or obsolete but rather widely accepted in contemporary Hungarian. When a form is labeled használatos, it signals that it is preferred or acceptable for general communication and formal writing alike.

Használatosak can be applied to various linguistic levels, including spelling, pronunciation, and grammar. For example, a lexicographic entry might discuss használatos igealakok (verb forms that are in standard use) or használatos szóalakok (commonly used word forms). The label helps distinguish these from használatban lévő, less common, or regionally restricted alternatives.

The concept serves both descriptive and normative purposes. Descriptively, it reflects how speakers actually use language in everyday life; normatively, it guides writers and speakers toward forms deemed appropriate for standard Hungarian. In practice, what is considered használatos can evolve over time as language use shifts and new forms become widespread.

See also: standard language, usage, language norm, lexicography, Hungarian grammar.