Rozsdás

Rozsdás is a Hungarian adjective meaning rusty or rust-covered. It derives from the noun rozsda, rust, and the suffix -s, forming a descriptive word that can describe physical surfaces as well as metaphorical conditions. In everyday language, it is commonly used to refer to metal that has oxidized after exposure to moisture or chemical elements, such as rusty iron or a rusty nail.

In use, rozsdás describes both concrete and figurative states. Literally, it can be applied to objects like tools, machinery, or infrastructure that show visible corrosion. Figuratively, it can describe something old, worn, or out of date, conveying a sense of decay or neglect. Hungarian speakers can form comparative and superlative degrees with standard adjective patterns, for example rozsdásabb for more rusty and legrozsdásabb for the most rusty.

Grammar and syntax notes: rozsdás functions like a typical descriptive adjective in Hungarian, appearing before the noun it modifies and agreeing with the noun in number and definiteness. It is also possible to use related forms such as rozsdásodás (the process of rusting) and rozsdásodó (rusting or becoming rusty).

In cultural usage, rozsdás appears in literature, journalism, and artistic contexts to evoke industrial or aging aesthetics, often signaling wear, neglect, or the passage of time. It can appear in titles, character descriptions, or descriptive prose to suggest a gritty, weathered atmosphere. See also rust, corrosion, and terms for metal degradation.