Hordás

Hordás is a Hungarian noun that denotes the act of carrying or bearing a load. It can refer to the physical process of transporting goods, as well as to the amount of weight being carried or the burden carried by a person or animal.

Etymology: The word is formed from the verb hordani, meaning to carry or bear, with the nominalizing suffix -ás. The root hord- is found in related Hungarian terms derived from the same verb, and -ás is a common suffix that produces nouns describing a process or result.

Usage: In everyday language, hordás describes both concrete carrying activity and the corresponding burden. It can be used to talk about the physical effort of lifting and moving items, or more figuratively to refer to the burden of responsibilities or duties.

Context and related terms: In technical or logistical contexts, more specific terms such as szállítás (transport), rakodás (loading/unloading), or teher (load) are often preferred. Hordás tends to be a broader or more general term and can appear in literary, historical, or descriptive usage. The word may also occur as a surname or appear in place names in Hungary, although it is not common as an ordinary noun in specialized domains.

See also: hordó (barrel), teher (load), rakodás (loading), szállítás (transport).