Kötés

Kítés is a Hungarian noun used to describe the act or result of applying material to fill, cover, or join parts. The sense is context dependent, but the core idea is to make something complete, bonded, or sealed by adding material.

In construction and architecture, kítés refers to filling joints and gaps between elements to create a continuous, finished surface. This can involve mortar or grout between bricks or stones, plaster or filler on walls, and sealing or smoothing edges to prepare for painting or cladding. The term emphasizes the repair or completion aspect of the surface rather than the decorative finish alone.

In manufacturing and repair work, kítés denotes patching or adding material to restore a component or surface. Tasks may include cavity filling, leveling uneven areas, sealing seams, or smoothing irregularities to improve function, durability, or appearance. It is commonly described with more specific terms in the relevant trade, such as kitöltés (filling) or tömítés (sealing), depending on the material and context.

Etymology and usage notes: kítés is formed from ki- plus the noun-forming suffix -ítés, signaling “the act of making/doing” in a practical sense. It is mainly used in technical and construction terminology, and its exact scope can vary by region or trade. Related terms include tömítés, kitöltés, and hézagkitöltés.