Hátoldal

Hátoldal is a Hungarian noun meaning the back side or reverse side of an object. It is formed from hát, meaning back, and oldal, meaning side. The term is used to describe the side opposite the front or primary face of something, and is often contrasted with elülső oldal (front side).

The hátoldal appears in a variety of contexts. In printing and publishing, it can refer to the reverse side of a sheet, page, or card, where notes, stamps, or additional information may be placed. In photography and printing, the hátoldal of a photograph or postcard is commonly the side that bears writing or markings. In numismatics and philately, collectors speak of the hátoldal as the reverse side of coins or stamps, which often features different imagery from the obverse. In architecture or everyday use, the hátoldal can denote the rear or less visible side of a building or object, such as the back facade.

Usage examples include: “A képen a személy hátoldala látható.” “A fotó hátoldalára felírták a dátumot.” “A ház hátoldala mindennek a hátoldalát mutatja.” The term is common in formal and technical Hungarian, and is typically interchangeable with descriptions of the rear or back part of an item, depending on context.

See also: elülső oldal, front side; hátsó borító (back cover).