megszólaló

Me gs z o l a l ó

Me gs z o l a l ó is a Hungarian noun that denotes a person who takes the floor to speak in a formal setting, most commonly in parliamentary sessions, council meetings, or public hearings. The term emphasizes the act of speaking in a debate or discussion and is used to refer to the individual who delivers a statement, argument, or comment during the proceedings.

Usage and context: In legislative bodies such as the Hungarian Parliament (Országgyűlés) or in municipal councils, a participant must be granted the floor to speak. The chair or presiding officer allocates a speaking time, and procedures regulate who may speak, in what order, and for how long. The word can apply to legislators, committee members, or invited experts who have been granted the opportunity to address the assembly. In non-legislative public hearings or debates, “megszólaló” may describe any participant who makes an official oral contribution. The term is primarily descriptive rather than a formal title, and it appears in reporting and procedural descriptions.

Etymology: The word derives from the verb megszólal, meaning “to speak up” or “to address (the assembly),” with the agentive suffix -ó, producing the noun for the one who speaks.

See also: megszólalási jog; floor (debate); parliamentary procedure.