kezdés

Kezdés is a Hungarian noun meaning the act or moment of beginning, the initiation of a process, event, or action. It denotes the moment at which something starts, or the act of starting itself. In contrast, kezdet more often refers to origin or inception rather than the act of starting.

Etymology: The word is formed from the verb kezdeni (to begin) with the nominalizing suffix -dés. It is related to kezdet (origin, outset) and megkezdés (the formal start or initiation). The term can be used across formal and informal contexts, but the nuance may shift with synonyms.

Usage: Kezdés is widely used in everyday language, business writing, and public schedules to indicate when something begins. It can refer to the initiation of a project, a procedure, a performance, or an event. In more formal contexts, megkezdés or megindítás are common synonyms that convey a sense of formal commencement. For time references, speakers may choose kezdet or kez-dés depending on emphasis: “A rendezvény kezdése 9:00-kor,” or “A rendezvény kezdetének időpontja 9:00.” Kezdés also appears in sports or programming to mark the kickoff or start of activities, though kezdet may be more common when emphasizing origin rather than the act itself.

See also: The related terms kezdet (origin, outset), megkezdés (formal start), kezdeményezés (initiative), and kezdeményezni (to initiate). These words share a common root and reflect different nuances of starting and origin within Hungarian.