Ajtó

Ajtó is the Hungarian word for door. A door is a movable barrier that can be opened or closed to control access between spaces, provide privacy, security, and regulate heat, air, and sound. Doors are typically hung on hinges within a frame and may be opened inward or outward.

A door consists of several elements: the leaf (the panel that covers the opening), the frame, hinges, and various hardware such as a handle or knob, a locking mechanism, a latch, and a strike plate. Thresholds, weatherstripping, and seals help with insulation and weatherproofing. Some doors incorporate glass panels, vents, or specialty hardware.

There are many types: interior doors (solid, hollow-core, or paneled) and exterior doors (solid wood, metal, or composite). Movement can be swinging, sliding, or rotating. Subtypes include French doors, pocket doors, bi-fold doors, and revolving doors. Fire doors and security doors serve safety and protection roles.

Materials range from wood and metal to glass and composite plastics. Finishes include paint, stain, veneer, or laminates. Design considers energy efficiency, weather sealing, and accessibility, with features such as lever handles, low thresholds, and smooth hardware operation. Building codes typically regulate dimensions, fire rating, and egress requirements.

In architecture and culture, doors are both functional and symbolic, marking transitions between spaces, levels of formality, or status. The term ajtó is used in Hungarian-language contexts to discuss doors across residential, commercial, and industrial settings.