hozzáértés

Hozzáértés is a Hungarian noun that denotes competence or expertise in a given area. It covers both theoretical understanding and practical know-how and refers to the ability to perform tasks, assess situations, or make reliable judgments within a field. The term can describe an individual’s capabilities or an organization’s capacity to carry out specific activities.

Originating from the combination of hoz- (toward, regarding) and érés/érzés meaning understanding, hozzáértés conveys understanding that is applicable to a particular domain. Unlike general tudás, which denotes knowledge in a broad sense, hozzáértés emphasizes practical applicability and the capacity to act. Related terms include szakértelem (professional expertise) and kompetencia (competence), which may carry slightly different connotations such as formality, standardization, or scope.

Usage of hozáértés is common in professional, academic, and media language. It is used to ascribe credibility to a claim or decision, as in, “Megvan neki a megfelelő hozzáértése a feladathoz.” It can also be used critically to question someone’s legitimacy, for example, “nincs hozzáértése.”

Nuances: hozzáértés is domain-specific and context-dependent; a person may have high hozzáértés in one field while lacking it in another. It can be described as practical know-how that enables effective action, judgment, or evaluation within a given domain.