Lejáró

Lejáró is a Hungarian noun that derives from the verb lejár, meaning to go down or to pass. The primary sense of the term is a passage or opening that provides access to a lower space. In architectural and construction contexts, lejáró refers to a downward access such as a stairwell, a trapdoor, or a hatch leading to a basement or other lower level. Common compound forms include pincelejáró (basement access) and padláslejáró (attic access). The term is closely related to lejárat, which more often denotes the entrance itself or the act of going down.

In other contexts, lejáró can function as an attributive form meaning “descending” or “leading downward,” particularly in technical language or compound nouns. The everyday speech usage of lejáró is relatively limited; many speakers prefer lejárat when referring to an entryway or access point.

Regarding time-related meanings, the verb lejár can also mean to expire, and a related noun lejárat is used for something with an expiration date. The form lejáró is rarely used in this sense, and lejárat or lejárt are the standard terms for expiry.

Etymology: the word originates from lejár with the suffix -ó, turning the verb into a noun or participial adjective that denotes something that goes down or leads downward.

See also: lejárat, lejárati dátum.