Erszakos

Erszakos is a Hungarian colloquial term used to describe a student who pursues an engineering major at a university. The word functions as both a noun and an adjective, so one can say an erszakos or that someone is an erszakos student. It is commonly understood to be a contraction or shorthand form of mérnöki szakos, i.e., engineering major, though the precise etymology and regional usage can vary.

Scope and usage. The term broadly covers students across engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, and related fields. It is primarily encountered in informal speech, on campus forums, social media, and in casual conversations among students. In formal writing or official communications, the standard term mérnöki szakos hallgató or mérnöki szakos is preferred.

Connotations. Erszakos does not carry a fixed evaluative meaning; it is typically neutral but can be embedded with stereotypes associated with engineering students, such as a focus on problem solving, mathematics, or a heavy workload. The tone depends on context and delivery.

Related forms. The formal equivalent is mérnöki szakos (hallgató), which appears in academic or official contexts. The informal term remains common in everyday Hungarian among students and young professionals.

See also. szakos, mérnöki szak.