Génypatak

Génypatak is a small stream in the Danube river basin of Central Europe. The name combines the Hungarian word patak, meaning stream, with the place-name element Gény, which in local usage may refer to a historic landholding, a former settlement, or a geographic feature near the stream.

It originates in upland or foothill terrain and flows through a predominantly rural landscape of fields, hedges, and scattered woodlands before joining a larger river. The course is typically gently meandering, with a bed that can be shallow in dry periods and deeper during periods of high rainfall.

Discharge varies seasonally, with higher flows in spring and after heavy rain and lower flow in late summer. The banks host riparian vegetation such as willows, reeds, and alders, supporting a range of invertebrates and fish typical of lowland streams. Water quality is influenced by agricultural runoff and rural land-use practices, and efforts are undertaken to protect habitats and maintain biodiversity.

Historically, the stream provided irrigation and water for nearby villages; today it is part of local drainage systems and may host recreational paths or be used in small-scale water management projects. Génypatak is part of regional toponymy and appears on maps and in local environmental discussions. Conservation programs focus on preserving riparian habitats, reducing nutrient input, and maintaining the ecological connectivity of the stream within the larger river basin.