szivárgott

Szivárgott is a Hungarian term that functions as a past participle or adjective derived from the verb szivárog, meaning to leak or seep. In modern usage it describes information, documents, or materials that have been disclosed without authorization. The expression is common in journalism, politics, and technology reporting, where 'szivárgott információ' or 'szivárgott adatok' signal an unplanned or unauthorized release.

Grammatical note: szivárgott is the simple past tense form of szivárog and can also be used attributively as a participle before a noun (szivárgott információ, szivárgott adatok). In sentences, actions involving leakage are often expressed with 'ki' as in 'a dokumentum kiszivárgott a sajtóba' to emphasize the outward release.

Context and nuance: The term neutrally describes a release of information, but it can carry evaluative or sensational connotations depending on context. It distinguishes leaked material from officially released material. In media discourse, it is often paired with adjectives like 'sértő' (offensive) or 'bizalmas' (confidential) to frame the leak.

See also: szivárgás, adatszivárgás, kiszivárgás, kiberbiztonság, médiaetika.