megszokottak

Megs szokottak is a Hungarian term formed from the adjective megszokott (accustomed, used to) with the plural suffix -ak, functioning as a noun phrase meaning “the accustomed ones” or “the usual ones.” It refers to people who are used to a particular situation, habit, or set of practices, often implying familiarity with established norms and routines. The word can carry a neutral descriptive tone or a subtle sense of resistance to change, depending on context.

Etymology and form: The base megszokott comes from the verb szokni (to get used to) or szokik (to become accustomed). The prefix megsz- with the suffix -ott forms an adjective meaning “made accustomed” or “habitual,” and adding -ak yields a plural noun. While most common in literary or sociological texts, megszokottak can appear in everyday language when referring to groups defined by their familiar behavior.

Usage and context: The term is typically used to describe groups of people who adhere to routines, standards, or the status quo. It can function descriptively, as in ethnographic or historical writing, or rhetorically, to contrast the megszokottak with more open or innovative interlocutors. It is generally not a pejorative by default, but it can carry a nuance of complacency or conservatism depending on tone and context.

Examples:

- A megszokottak szerint minden rendben zajlott, és senki sem zavart be.

- A megszokottak csoportja dominálta a beszélgetést, kevés szó esett a változásról.

See also: szokás, szokásos, megszokottság, hagyomány, norma.