szabott

Szabott is a Hungarian adjective formed from the verb szabni, and it commonly conveys the idea of something being fixed, set, or prescribed. It can also carry the sense of something that has been tailored or made to measure, especially in reference to clothing or fittings.

In usage, szabott appears in phrases such as szabott időpont (a scheduled or fixed time), szabott feltételek (stipulated conditions), or szabott ruha (a tailored or made-to-measure garment). The meaning tends to shift with context: when describing schedules or rules, it emphasizes determination or pre-agreement; when describing clothing, it emphasizes customization to measurements.

Etymologically, szabott derives from the root szab- or the verb szabni, which encompasses arranging, fixing, or regulating. The term is also connected to tailoring concepts through the related noun szabó (tailor), though szabott itself is used broadly as an adjective rather than a noun.

In contemporary Hungarian, szabott is most often encountered in formal or technical language, legal texts, and everyday descriptions of fitted clothing or prepared arrangements. It can carry connotations of definiteness and intent, signaling that a detail has been determined in advance rather than left flexible.

Szabott can also appear as a surname in Hungary, though it is not among the most common family names. As with many Hungarian words, its precise nuance depends on context, but the core idea remains the same: something determined, fixed, or tailored.