Fedezék

Fedezék is a Hungarian noun that denotes a place or position that provides cover or concealment from danger. It is used to refer to shelters or hiding spots that protect people or objects from threats such as enemy fire, weather, or other hazards. The term covers both natural and man-made forms of protection and can describe spaces that allow a person to observe or operate while remaining shielded.

In military use, fedezék refers to any covered position used to reduce exposure and to enable firing or movement with protection. Examples include trenches, dugouts, bunkers, and other fortifications, as well as improvised shelters made from rubble, vehicles, or debris. The concept also applies to civilian contexts, where fedezék can mean shelters designed to protect civilians during air raids or other emergencies. Phrases such as “fedezék mögött” (behind cover) and “fedezékpozíció” (covering position) are common in military and civil defense language.

Etymology and usage notes: the word derives from the verb fedni or fedni, meaning to cover or shield, with a suffix that forms a place associated with that action. While primarily a military and civil defense term, fedezék can also appear in everyday language to describe any protective hiding place.

See also: shelter, bunker, trench, dugout, civil defense shelter.