Olcsó

Olcsó is a Hungarian adjective meaning cheap or inexpensive. It is used to describe prices, goods, and services, as well as discounts and promotions. The term is common in everyday speech, retail contexts, and consumer discourse in Hungary.

Grammar and usage: Olcsó is an ordinary adjective that agrees with the noun it modifies. Its comparative form is olcsóbb, and the superlative is legolcsóbb. The adverbial form olcsón means cheaply, while olcsóbban means more cheaply. The noun form olcsóság denotes cheapness or low cost.

Origin and cultural notes: The word is native to Hungarian vocabulary and widely understood across generations. In pricing and advertising, it is commonly used to signal low prices or value, as in phrases describing affordable options or promotional offers.

As a surname: Olcsó also exists as a Hungarian surname. Surname usage in Hungary often derives from nicknames, occupations, or descriptive terms, so Olcsó may have originated as a byname related to frugality or trade. The surname is relatively uncommon outside Hungarian-speaking communities.