jóérzet

Jóérzet is a Hungarian noun meaning a positive feeling or sense of well-being. It denotes a subjective emotional state characterized by satisfaction, ease, and positive affect, which may arise from physical comfort, safety, meaningful activity, or social harmony. It can refer to a momentary mood as well as a more enduring sense of well-being.

Etymology: The term is a compound of jó (good) and érzet (sensation or feeling). It is widely used in everyday language and in health or psychology contexts to describe experienced well-being.

Contexts: In daily use, people may speak of having a jóérzet after restful sleep, physical activity, or good news. In health discourse, it is often linked to the broader concept of jó közérzet, meaning an overall physical and mental condition. In psychology, jóérzet corresponds to the hedonic, affective component of subjective well-being—the positive feelings a person experiences as part of their life.

Relation to related terms: Jóérzet is related to, but distinct from, jókedv (a more temporary good mood) and jó közérzet (general sense of well-being or physical-mental condition). The nuance centers on the duration and breadth of the positive experience.

See also:

- közérzet

- jókedv

- jó közérzet

Notes: The term is commonly found in colloquial speech and in discussions of well-being, health, and quality of life.