önálló

Önálló is a Hungarian adjective meaning independent or standalone. It describes something that operates on its own, without being part of a larger unit or under external control. The term can refer to a person who acts autonomously, a business or facility that runs independently, or an action carried out without outside influence. In broader usage, it conveys autonomy in decisions, operations, or status within a system.

Etymology: The word combines ön (self) and álló (standing), literally “standing by oneself.” It has long been part of standard Hungarian and forms various compounds and noun derivatives such as önállóság (independence) and önállóan (independently).

Usage and nuances: Önhöznél has to do with literal or figurative independence. It is used before a noun to describe a separate or autonomous entity (önálló vállalkozás, önálló fejezet) and can describe autonomous action or decision-making (önálló döntés). It is distinct from political independence and is often about operational autonomy within a system.

Examples: A cég önálló vállalkozásként működik. (The company operates as an independent business.) Ő önálló döntéseket hoz. (She makes independent decisions.) A könyv két önálló fejezetet tartalmaz. (The book contains two standalone chapters.) Az önállóság fontos érték. (Independence is an important value.)

Synonyms and related terms: független (independent), különálló (separate, standalone). The noun form önállóság means independence; the adverb önállóan means independently. In business language, phrases like önálló telephely or önálló üzem describe a stand-alone facility or plant.