Kapcsos

Kapcsos is a Hungarian adjective meaning “provided with a clasp or hook” or “hooked.” It is formed from the noun kapocs (clasp, hook) with the suffix -os, which in Hungarian denotes possession of a feature. The term is used to describe objects that include a clasp, hook, or fastening element, as well as shapes that resemble a hook.

In everyday language, kapcsos is common in product descriptions and catalogs for items such as jewelry and accessories, where the presence of a clasp is a defining feature. Examples include kapcsos fülbevaló (clip-on earrings) and kapcsos nyaklánc (necklace with a clasp). The word also appears in references to fastening hardware or tools that use a hook or clip mechanism.

As a descriptive compound, kapcsos can attach to a wide range of nouns to specify the fastening characteristic without altering the base item’s meaning. While its primary sense emphasizes the fastening function, it can occasionally be used more loosely to indicate shapes or components that resemble a hook.

See also: kapocs, fülbevaló, nyaklánc, zár.

Note: kapcsos is distinct from other related terms that describe similar concepts, such as capoccszerű or kapocsszerű constructions in specialized contexts, which emphasize resemblance to a clasp rather than the actual presence of one.