üzenet

Üzenet is a Hungarian noun meaning a message or note. It designates a piece of information conveyed from a sender to a recipient, and can be written or spoken. The term covers a broad range of communication forms, including personal letters, notes, instructions, or alerts. In modern usage, üzenet is also used for electronic messages such as text messages, emails, or in-app notifications.

The word üzenet derives from the verb üzen, to announce or convey, with the suffix -et that nominalizes the act or thing. The sense of "a thing that is conveyed" has been present since earlier stages of Hungarian.

In everyday language, üzenet can refer to both a single message and to a message history, such as a chat thread. It can also denote the transmission of information more generally, including warnings or instructions.

Translations: in English, üzenet translates to "message." Related terms in Hungarian include értesítés (notification) and közlés (communication).