Takarás

Takarás is a Hungarian noun meaning the act or result of covering, concealing, or shielding something. It derives from the verb takar, “to cover,” with the nominalizing suffix -ás. The term can refer to physical coverings, such as lids or curtains, as well as the state of being hidden or obscured.

In everyday use, takarás denotes the practical act of providing cover or privacy. A curtain offers takarás from view, a lid provides takarás for a container, and a shade or canopy can create takarás from sunlight. In design and architecture, takarás can describe elements that block light or sight to achieve privacy or comfort.

In scientific and technical language, takarás often denotes occlusion or shading. In astronomy, it is used for eclipse or occultation events when one body hides another. In optics and photography, takarás refers to shading or masking to control illumination and contrast. The term is closely related to, but not identical with, árnyékolás and fedés, which emphasize light shading or covering.

Usage varies by field, but the core idea remains the same: takarás is the act or effect of covering, concealing, or blocking visibility or illumination.