kérés

Kérés is a Hungarian noun meaning the act of asking for something, a request, plea, or invitation. It can denote a formal appeal to an authority or institution, or a simple asking in everyday speech. The sense ranges from polite requests to more casual inquiries, depending on context and tone.

Etymology: Kérés is formed from the verb kérni, “to ask,” with the nominalizing suffix -és. It is closely related to kérdés, which means “question” or “issue,” but kérés specifically refers to the act of requesting something to be done or provided rather than to a question itself.

Usage and varieties: In both formal and informal language, kérés appears in constructions such as kérésére or kéréshez, indicating actions done at someone’s request or directed toward someone. Examples: “Kérést intézett a vezetőséghez a határidő meghosszabbításáért,” meaning a request to the management for an extension of the deadline. “Kérésére haladéktalanul intézkednek” means they will act immediately at his or her request. “Kérjük, vegye figyelembe kéréseinket” translates to “Please consider our requests.”

Related terms: Kérelem, felkérés, and petíció are related concepts used in similar contexts. Kérelem often refers to a formal petition or request, while felkérés denotes an invitation or a call to action. Kérdés refers to a question or matter to be asked, highlighting the distinction between asking for information and requesting a service or action.

See also: kérdés, kérelem, felkérés, petíció.