élnyelvtlenül

Élnyelvtlenül is a Hungarian adjective that translates to "unilingual" or "speaking only one language" in English. It describes a person or a situation where only a single language is used or understood. The term is derived from the Hungarian words "él" (live/alive, often used in compounds to indicate something being practiced or in use), "nyelv" (language), and the negative suffix "-tlenül" (without). Therefore, "élnyelvtlenül" literally means "without living/using a language," implying the absence of more than one.

This term is commonly used in discussions about language learning, multilingualism, and the linguistic landscape of a country or region. For instance, a community might be described as primarily élnyelvtlenül if most of its inhabitants speak only the national language and have little to no proficiency in any foreign tongues. Conversely, an individual who actively engages with multiple languages would not be considered élnyelvtlenül. The concept highlights the singular focus on a single linguistic system.