Postásom

Postásom is the Hungarian phrase for “my postman,” formed from postás, the word for a postal worker, with the possessive suffix -om meaning “my.” The term is used in everyday language to refer to one’s regular mail carrier. The base word postás derives from posta (mail) with the agent suffix -s.

Role and duties

A postás is responsible for collecting, sorting, and delivering mail and parcels along a defined route. They may also collect outgoing mail, obtain signatures for registered or cash-on-delivery items, and provide basic information about postal services or address changes. Interaction with customers is a routine part of the job.

Organization and employment

In Hungary, the national postal operator is Magyar Posta; postás is employed by Magyar Posta or its regional subsidiaries. Training covers mail handling, customer service, safety, and privacy. Female postal workers may be referred to as postásnő in everyday language; gender is not encoded in the base term.

History and evolution

The Hungarian postal system has a long history extending back to the 18th century. Over time, routes expanded from towns into rural areas, and mail delivery evolved from horse-drawn conveyance to motor vehicles and bicycles. The modern post relies increasingly on parcel delivery and digital tools.

Contemporary context

With the rise of e-commerce, parcel delivery has grown, and many postal services work with parcel lockers, online tracking, and customer notifications. Privacy and data protection are important considerations in handling mail and addresses.

See also

Magyar Posta; postal service; mail carrier; postman.