vállalás

Vállalás is a Hungarian noun meaning the act of undertaking something, the acceptance of responsibility, or an obligation one agrees to perform. It can denote a personal commitment, a decision to take on a task, or the duty that follows from a voluntary or formal agreement. In everyday language it often conveys a sense of willingness to bear the consequences of a choice.

In a business context, vállalás refers to a commitment by a person or organization to perform a task, deliver a product, or meet a deadline. It can be formalized in contracts or project plans as a vállalás or vállalási kötelezettség. The related term vállalkozás denotes an enterprise or venture; vállalás emphasizes the act of taking on duties within an undertaking.

Etymology: the verb vállal means to shoulder or bear a burden; vállalás is the noun form denoting the act of bearing or taking on responsibility. The concept has historically underscored duty and trust in Hungarian usage.

Usage notes: vá llalás is often used alongside kötelezettség or felelősség, but it more strongly connotes voluntary acceptance rather than external imposition. Common collocations include vállalás vállalási határidő, vállalási kötelezettség, and nyilvános vállalás (public commitment).

Related terms: vállalkozás (enterprise/venture), vállalkozó (entrepreneur), vállalati (corporate), felelősségvállalás (taking responsibility), kötelezettség (obligation).