Irodákban

Irodákban is a Hungarian locative plural form of iroda, meaning “office.” It is used to indicate location in sentences and translates roughly to “in offices.” The form is built from the base iroda, pluralized as irodák, then takes the locative suffix -ban/-ben (irodákban), with vowel harmony. It answers questions like hol? (where?) and is common in both written and spoken Hungarian to describe activities that take place within offices.

In irodákban, the primary activities concern administrative and professional work, organization, meetings, and client or colleague communication. An office space typically includes workstations or desks, computers or other digital devices, meeting rooms, common areas, and storage or archives. The design and equipment of irodákban influence workflows, collaboration patterns, and the pace of daily tasks, with variations across sectors, such as public administration, corporate offices, or creative studios.

Contemporary discussions about irodákban often address trends in work organization and space design. Modern tendencies include digitalization, hybrid work arrangements combining office and remote work, and flexible or open-plan layouts. Emphasis is placed on ergonomics, lighting, climate control, and data security, as well as sustainability and energy efficiency. The concept remains a central reference in descriptions of work life, office architecture, and organizational culture.

Usage notes: irodákban is a neutral, descriptive locational expression used for plural offices in Hungarian texts, from academic writing to journalism and everyday language.