Érintett

Érintett is a Hungarian term that functions as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it means “affected,” “concerned,” or “touched,” and is used to describe people or groups who experience the consequences of a decision, event, policy, or situation. As a noun, érintett refers to the person or group that is affected, with plural form érintettek.

In formal language, the term is common in legal, administrative, and public-discourse contexts. Phrases such as érintett fél, érintett személy, or érintett kör describe the party that suffers or benefits from a given measure, while distinguishing them from those not affected (nem érintett). The concept is widely employed in regulatory, privacy, consumer, and social policy discussions to designate stakeholders or individuals whose rights or interests may be influenced.

Etymology and nuance: érintett derives from the verb érint (to touch). The past participle suffix -ett yields a meaning of having been touched or affected. Over time, figurative use expanded to include non-physical impacts, such as legal or financial consequences.

Related terms include érintettség (the state or degree of being affected or involved) and érintett személyek köre (the circle of affected persons). In privacy law, érintett személy is often used to mean “data subject,” though terminology may vary by jurisdiction.

Examples:

- A rendelet érinti az érintett feleket és meghatározza jogaikat.

- Az érintett személyek jogai védelmet élveznek a törvény szerint.