Atletikus

Atletikus is an adjective used primarily in Hungarian to describe things related to athletics or to athletes. In everyday use it denotes an athletic quality, such as physical condition, movement style, or performance.

Etymology: The word derives from the noun atletika (athletics) and the Hungarian suffix -ikus, forming adjectives meaning “pertaining to” or “characteristic of.” The underlying roots trace to Greek and Latin equivalents—Greek atletikós and Latin athleticus—sharing the sense of competition, sport, and athletic ability.

Usage: In Hungarian, atletikus is common in sports journalism, fitness writing, and descriptions of appearance or performance that evoke athleticism. Phrases include atletikus alkat (athletic build), atletikus mozgás (athletic movement), and atletikus teljesítmény (athletic performance). The term is also used in marketing and design to evoke vigor, efficiency, or a sporty aesthetic. In broader linguistic contexts, related terms with similar meaning exist in other languages, but “atletikus” is most typical in Hungarian.

See also: Atletika, Athletic, Athleticism.