Ápolt

Ápolt is a Hungarian adjective formed from the verb ápol, meaning to care for, nurse, or cultivate. As a past participle, it describes something that has received care or maintenance and is therefore well-kept, cultivated, or well-groomed. The term can be applied to tangible objects such as gardens, buildings, or environments, as well as to appearances or other attributes.

Etymology and usage: The word derives from the verb ápol; the corresponding noun is ápolás, meaning care or nursing. The suffix -t is used to form the past participle in Hungarian. In usage, ápolt often carries a somewhat formal or literary nuance and is common in descriptive writing. It tends to emphasize deliberate upkeep or cultivation rather than casual condition.

Typical contexts and examples: ápolt kert (cultivated garden), ápolt környezet (well-kept surroundings), ápolt megjelenés (well-groomed appearance). In cosmetics or personal care contexts, phrases referring to well-maintained skin or hair can appear with the idea of being cared for, though more common Hungarian expressions for everyday speech include gondozott or rendben tartott.

Relation to related terms: Ápolt is closely related to ápolás (care, nursing) and to gondozott (carefully maintained, well-tended). While ápolt emphasizes the outcome of care, gondozott is often used for ongoing maintenance or upkeep.

See also: ápolás, gondozás, gondozott, külső ápoltság.