ismerkedés
Ismerkedés refers to the process of getting to know someone with the aim of forming a romantic or intimate relationship. In Hungarian usage, it can also refer to social acquaintance, but commonly denotes dating or courting. The term encompasses a range of activities from casual meetups to long-term partnerships, and can take place through friends, work, or online platforms.
Etymology: ismerkedés derives from the verb ismerkedni, from ismer “to know” with the qualitative suffix -kedés
Historically, ismerkedés in Hungary evolved from traditional courtship and family-arranged introductions to more autonomous, contemporary dating
Today, ismerkedés is commonly facilitated by online dating apps and websites, as well as social activities,
Cultural attitudes toward ismerkedés vary by generation and community, reflecting broader debates about privacy, equality, and