közkedvelt

Közkedvelt is a Hungarian adjective meaning widely liked by the public. It describes things, ideas, or persons that enjoy broad approval among the general population and are regarded with favorable reception. In usage, it signals positive reception rather than trendiness or exclusivity.

The word is a closed compound formed from köz, meaning “public” or “common,” and kedvelt, the past participle of kedvelni, meaning “to like.” As a result, közkedvelt denotes approval by a broad audience. It is common in standard Hungarian and occurs in both formal and informal registers.

Usage notes: Közkedvelt is typically applied to products, services, events, or institutions rather than to individual people, though it can describe well-liked public figures in some contexts. It carries a neutral to positive tone and is often found in media, marketing language, and public discourse. It is closely related to, but somewhat more formal than, népszerű.

Examples: Ez a termék közkedvelt a vásárlók körében. A közkedvelt márka gyakran választott a fogyasztók körében.

Related terms include népszerű and kedveltség, which convey similar ideas of public appeal but with slightly different nuance or usage contexts.