megszólalások

Megszólalások are public speeches or statements delivered to an audience. The term covers a range of utterances, from formal, prepared addresses to shorter remarks made during public events. In Hungarian usage, megszólalás can denote political declarations, official statements by institutions, or remarks by individuals.

In political and institutional contexts, megszólalások commonly occur in parliaments, council meetings, and other formal assemblies, where a speaker addresses the floor or responds to questions and debates. They can also appear in government briefings, press conferences, or public addresses by state or local authorities. Outside politics, organizations, companies, and academic bodies may issue megszólalások as formal statements or public comments.

A megszólalás typically serves informing, justifying, defending a position, or announcing policy decisions. It may be prepared in advance or delivered spontaneously, often based on notes or a manuscript. In formal settings, the text of a megszólalás is sometimes recorded in minutes or official transcripts and may be subject to procedural rules, such as allocated speaking times and order of speakers.

Linguistically, megszólalás is related to beszéd (speech) and nyilatkozat (statement). The plural form megszólalások is used for multiple instances, while the singular megszólalás refers to one such address or declaration. See also related terms for different communicative forms in public life.