károsodott

Károsodott is a Hungarian adjective meaning damaged or impaired. It is the past participle of the verb károsodni, which denotes becoming damaged or suffering impairment. The term is used to describe something that has undergone harm and lost part of its normal function or quality. In everyday language it can refer to physical damage as well as functional impairment.

In medical and health contexts, károsodott is used to describe impaired conditions or abilities. Common phrases include halláskárosodott személy (a person with hearing impairment) or kognitív károsodás (cognitive impairment). The word can denote temporary or permanent impairment, depending on the context and underlying cause. In neuroscience and psychology, károsodott may describe damaged brain function, sensory loss, or other systemic impairments. In materials science or engineering, it can refer to components or materials that have been damaged, such as károsodott anyag or károsodott szerkezet.

Linguistically, károsodott serves as an attributive adjective and can combine with nouns to express impairment or damage. It contrasts with sérült, which more often emphasizes physical injury, while károsodott focuses on functional degradation. The related noun forms include károsodás (damage or impairment) and károsító hatás (damaging effect).

Examples illustrate its range: halláskárosodott személy, kognitív károsodás, károsodott látás, károsodott anyag. The term is common in medical, legal, and technical Hungarian, where precise description of impairment or damage is important.