Kötegek

Kötegek are the plural of köteg, a Hungarian noun meaning a bundle or bound collection of items. A köteg is typically a discrete unit made by binding several objects together, and it is meant to be handled as a single item. Common examples include bundles of papers, documents, or sheets, but kötegek can also refer to bundles of money, wires, or other loose items that are secured with string, a band, or a strap.

In practice, kötegek are used to organize, transport, and store material efficiently. The size and composition of a köteg vary widely depending on the context: a small bundle might contain a few sheets, while larger kötegek can consist of many pages or substantial quantities of goods. In offices and archives, they facilitate counting and management of documents; in finance or logistics, they serve to secure and move tangible items such as banknotes or small components.

Etymology and related terms: köteg comes from the verb kötni, meaning to bind or fasten. It is important not to confuse köteg with kötet, which means a volume or book within a series; the latter is pluralized as kötete(k) rather than kötegek. The two words are etymologically related through the same root but refer to different kinds of bound units.

See also: kötet, kötés, kötél.