Pótolható

Pótolható is a Hungarian adjective meaning that something can be replaced, substituted, or replenished. It describes items, processes, or situations where a replacement or compensation is possible, rather than being permanent or irreplaceable. The term is often used in contexts such as manufacturing, logistics, maintenance, and data management to indicate that a deficit or loss can be made up by alternative means.

Etymology and form: The word is derived from the verb pótol, which means to replenish, substitute, or compensate, with the suffix -ható indicating potential or capability. Thus pótolható literally means “able to be replenished or substituted.”

Usage and examples: In practical terms, pótolható is commonly used for spare parts or stock, e.g., egy pótolható alkatrész (a replaceable spare part) or a pótolható készlet (a replenishable stock). It can also describe actions or plans that can compensate for a deficiency, such as pótolható hiányosság (a deficiency that can be made up). The word highlights substitutability rather than permanence.

Synonyms and related terms: Common synonyms include helyettesíthető and cserélhető. The related noun is pótlás, meaning replenishment or replacement. The opposite term is pótolhatatlan, meaning irreplaceable.

See also: pótlás, helyettesítés, pótkészlet, alkatrész.

Note: While pótolható most often pertains to tangible things like parts or stock, it can also apply to more abstract contexts where a deficit can be compensated or made up later. The exact nuance depends on the surrounding context and the noun it modifies.