visszautasítani

Visszautasítani is a Hungarian verb meaning to reject, refuse, or turn down something offered or requested, such as an invitation, an offer, a proposal, or a claim. The word is formed with the prefix vissza-, which conveys revocation or reversal, attached to a base verb related to giving or directing, producing a sense of denying consent or returning an offer. It is a transitive, perfective verb, indicating a completed act of rejection.

The verb is used in both formal and informal contexts. It governs a direct object (the thing being refused), for example: meghívást visszautasítani (to refuse the invitation), ajánlatot visszautasítani (to reject the offer), kérést visszautasítani (to turn down a request), vagy állítást visszautasítani (to deny a statement). In sentences, typical forms include visszautasítom, visszautasítod, visszautasítja in the present; and visszautasítottam, visszautasítottad, visszautasította in the past tense. The imperative form is visszautasítsd vissza, used when telling someone to reject something on another’s behalf.

Nuance and style: visszautasítani is neutral and factual, but the tone can vary with context. In polite or formal language, elutasítani or visszautasítani with courteous framing is common, while more assertive contexts may use short or explicit refusals. Related terms include elutasítás (the act of rejection) and elutasító (rejecting).