kinyitás

Kinyitás is a Hungarian noun meaning the act or process of opening something that is closed, or the state of being open. It is formed from the verb nyit (to open) with the prefix ki- and the nominalizing suffix -ás. The term can describe literal openings (a door, window, or container) as well as figurative openings (the opening of a discussion, a market, or a person’s emotions).

Etymology and usage notes: The word derives from ki- (“out”) plus nyit (“to open”), with -ás creating a noun for the action or result. In everyday language, kinyitás covers both physical acts and more abstract openings. It is common in phrases such as “A bolt kinyitása reggel nyolckor van” (The store’s opening is at eight in the morning) and in descriptions like “kinyitotta az ajtót” (opened the door).

Contexts and nuance: Beyond concrete mechanics, kinyitás is used metaphorically to describe openness or disclosure, such as opening up emotionally or opening up a field of inquiry. In self-help, psychology, or literary contexts, the term can indicate a moment of revelation, access, or the removal of barriers to understanding.

Relation to nyitás: Kinyitás emphasizes the action of making something accessible from a closed state and often implies a completed or consequential opening, whereas nyitás can be more general for the act of opening.