Pótoljáka

Pótoljáka is a term found in Hungarian-language online communities and contemporary informal discourse. It denotes a person who fills gaps or patches deficiencies in a project, document, or discussion, essentially serving as a “fill-in” contributor.

Etymology and formation: The base verb pótolni means to supplement, replace, or make up for something. Pótoljáka appears to be a coined agent noun formed from pótolni with a playful suffix to signal “the one who fills in.” It is not part of standard Hungarian dictionaries and is used primarily in informal contexts.

Usage: The word is used humorously or descriptively when someone provides missing information, citations, corrections, or minor content in collaborative work. It may describe a person who reliably fills in gaps or, in some cases, someone who polices content by insisting on completeness.

Variants and reception: Spelling and usage vary by community; because it is informal, readers may encounter occasional spellings or related phrases rooted in the same idea of supplying missing material. The term is niche and not widely standardized, and its interpretation can range from appreciation for helpfulness to light critique of over-organization.

Related terms: pótolni, pótlás, pótló. While pótoljáka may appear in casual discussions or playful writing, it remains a relatively obscure, nonstandard coinage in Hungarian.