átváltás
Átváltás is a Hungarian noun that denotes the act of changing from one state, form, or system to another. It implies a transition or switch rather than a random change and is used across various fields to describe deliberate or planned shifts.
Etymology: The word is formed from the prefix át-, meaning across or over, and váltás, meaning change
- Everyday language: moving between modes or settings, such as switching a device from manual to automatic
- Technology and engineering: changing operating modes, power sources, or configurations, often via a switch, control system,
- Economics and finance: conversion or settlement between currencies or value representations; phrases like átváltási árfolyam refer
- Politics and administration: turnover or transition of leadership, policy regimes, or organizational structures.
- Linguistics (less common): references to alternations in forms or pronunciations conditioned by context.
Nuances: át- as a prefix emphasizes crossing a boundary, highlighting the transition aspect rather than a mere