minséget

Minséget is the accusative form of the Hungarian noun minőség, meaning quality. It denotes the degree to which a thing meets standards, fulfils its intended function, or displays a high level of excellence. In use, minőséget appears as the direct object in sentences, for example: “A vállalat a minőséget helyezi előtérbe” (The company prioritizes quality).

Etymology and form: The standard nominative form is minőség. Minséget is formed through Hungarian grammar by adding the accusative ending -et to the stem minőség. The base minőség itself is built from minő ('what kind') plus the abstract-noun suffix -ség, yielding the concept of quality as a property or characteristic.

Contexts and usage: Quality is a central concept in manufacturing, product development, and service delivery, where minőség is linked to performance, durability, reliability, and user satisfaction. In business and policy, discussions of quality often involve standards, testing, and compliance, including references to quality-management systems such as ISO 9001. In philosophy or aesthetics, quality may refer to intrinsic properties or the value attributed to a thing.

Related terms: Common related expressions include minőségbiztosítás (quality assurance), minőségellenőrzés (quality control), és színvonal (standard or level). The Hungarian term is often contrasted with mennyiség, which means quantity.

Usage note: In modern Hungarian, proper spelling uses diacritics (minőséget). The form minséget is a diacritic-free variant sometimes seen in informal writing or contexts lacking character support. The meaning remains the same, referring to quality as a concept and object property.