ártalmatlanok

ártalmatlanok is a Hungarian plural noun form derived from the adjective ártalmatlan, meaning harmless or innocuous. It can be used as a substantive to refer to a group described as harmless, or as an attributive adjective paired with a noun. The base ártalmatlan comes from the idea of being without harm, with the suffix -talan signaling absence. The plural form ártalmatlanok is used when the subject is plural, for example: Ők ártalmatlanok (They are harmless).

In usage, ártalmatlan describes something that does not pose harm or danger. It is common in scientific, medical, safety-related, and everyday language. It can refer to people, organisms, substances, or actions that do not threaten health or safety. When paired with a noun, you may encounter phrases such as ártalmatlan fajok (harmless species) or ártalmatlan anyagok (harmless substances).

The expression generally carries a neutral or positive tone, depending on context. It does not inherently express a moral judgment beyond the literal sense of “not harmful.” Related terms include ártalmas (harmful) and ártatlan (innocent in a different sense). The concept is contrasted with references to danger or risk in discussions of biology, medicine, or safety.