Dobható

Dobható is a Hungarian adjective meaning disposable, designed for single-use and subsequent disposal. It is used to describe products and packaging intended to be used once and discarded rather than reused.

Etymology: Derived from the verb dobni (to throw) with the suffix -ható, which marks possibility or capability. Literally "able to be thrown," the term has come to denote items meant to be discarded after one use rather than kept or returned.

Usage: The term is common in both consumer language and industry. Examples include dobhato pohár (disposable cup), dobhato evőeszközök (disposable cutlery), and dobhato műanyag tálak (disposable plastic trays). In medical and laboratory contexts, the phrase appears with items such as dobhato kesztyű (disposable gloves) and other single-use supplies. It is often used interchangeably with eldobható or egyszer használatos, though eldobható is more common in everyday speech.

Context and sustainability: Debates around dobható items focus on waste generation, recyclability, and compostability. Some jurisdictions promote reusable alternatives or require labeling about whether an item is recyclable or compostable. The term can carry a neutral or pragmatic tone, depending on context.

See also: Eldobható, Egyszer használatos, Recyclable and compostable materials.