Bajt

Bajt is a term with multiple uses in language and culture. In computing, bajt is the spelling used in several Slavic languages for the basic unit of digital information commonly known in English as a byte. Polish, Czech, Slovak, Croatian, and Serbian texts frequently use bajt to refer to a single unit, with data sizes expressed in multiples such as kilobajt and megabajt.

The term derives from the English word byte and was adopted into Slavic technical vocabulary during the development of computer science in the 20th century. The pronunciation reflects local phonology, typically close to 'byte' but adapted to the language’s consonant and vowel system.

Beyond computing, bajt can appear as a surname in some Slavic-speaking populations. It may also appear as a toponym or component of place names in regional naming traditions, though these uses are uncommon compared with its technical meaning.

In modern usage, bajt remains the standard term for the unit of information in many non-English-language technical writings, while English-language texts generally use 'byte.' The spelling bajt thus serves as a linguistic reminder of how technical concepts are adapted across languages.