reflektálás

Reflektálás is a Hungarian noun that denotes the act or process of reflecting. It has two primary domains: a cognitive or metacognitive sense, and a physical or technical sense. In the cognitive sense, reflektálás means considering one’s own thoughts, feelings, actions, or experiences; in the physical sense, it refers to the bounce-back of waves or particles from a boundary or surface.

In cognitive contexts, reflektálás is closely linked to reflective thinking, self-assessment, critical thinking, and learning processes. It can be deliberate, for example after a project or decision, when a person analyzes what happened, what could be improved, and what was learned. In education and professional practice, reflective practice and reflective journals are widely used to develop competencies and self-awareness.

In physics and related fields, reflektálás describes the reflection of waves, such as light or sound, when they encounter an interface. Part of the energy is redirected back into the original medium. The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection for specular reflection on smooth surfaces. Surfaces that are rough or irregular cause diffuse reflection, and material properties influence the proportion of reflected versus transmitted energy.

In everyday language and culture, reflektálás can also mean introspective thought and self-examination, as well as the evaluation of one’s actions or ideas. The concept is common in pedagogy, psychology, management, and design, and is often discussed alongside terms like reflexió or reflektív gyakorlat.