Rakások

Rakások is the Hungarian plural form of rakás, meaning a pile, stack, or heap. The term is used to describe a collection of objects arranged in a roughly compact group, typically for storage, transport, drying, or presentation. The singular rakás denotes a single pile, while rakások refers to multiple piles.

Etymology: The noun rakás is formed from the verb rakni (to pile) with the nominalizing suffix -ás, yielding a noun that denotes the result or act of piling. In contemporary Hungarian, rakás covers a broad range of contexts from construction to agriculture, and rakások are used to describe various stacked configurations.

Common uses: In forestry and carpentry, rakások describe stacked timber or lumber, often arranged to optimize space and airflow. In farming, hay or straw is collected into rakások for storage and drying. In warehouses or logistics, goods may be described as rakások when referring to stacked units. The term can also describe general piles of stones, bricks, or firewood.

Characteristics and variation: A rakás is defined more by its function than by a fixed size. Dimensions vary with material and purpose, with some stacks being neat and regular, others more irregular. The arrangement may emphasize stability, ventilation, or ease of handling.

See also: halom (heap), kupac (pile), torony (tower), stack.