Külseje

Külseje is a Hungarian noun meaning the exterior, outer surface, or outward appearance of something. It denotes the visible, external aspects of an object or organism and is formed from the adjective külső (outer) with the possessive suffix -je, signaling “its exterior.” The term is used for concrete objects as well as for more abstract descriptions of appearance.

In use, külseje contrasts with belseje, which refers to the interior or inner aspects. It can describe physical attributes such as color, texture, shape, or condition of the exterior, and it is common in everyday language as well as in more formal descriptions. In biology or archaeology, külseje may refer to external morphology or surface features used for identification and classification.

Examples of typical usage include statements like “A ház külseje felújításra szorul” (The house’s exterior needs renovation) or “Az autó külseje fényes” (The car’s exterior is shiny). The term can also be used figuratively to discuss the outward appearance or public image of a person or organization, though in such cases phrases like “kívülről” or “külső megjelenés” are often preferred for stylistic reasons.

See also: belseje, belső, külső, külső megjelenés, külső tulajdonságok.