Tartós

Tartós is a term used in Hungarian language with multiple related meanings. Primarily, tartós is an adjective meaning durable, long-lasting, or persistent. It is used to describe objects, materials, and solutions that are expected to retain their function or form over time.

Etymology and form: The word derives from the verb tartani “to hold” and the adjectival suffix -ós, which yields durable or lasting. It belongs to the broad class of Hungarian adjectives formed with -ós that express a property.

Usage: In ordinary speech, tartós describes durable goods—tartós bútor (durable furniture), tartós élelmiszer (shelf-stable food)—and durable solutions or commitments (tartós megoldás, tartós kapcsolat). In marketing, it is used to signal reliability and longevity, often in compounds and product descriptions.

Names and places: Tartós is occasionally found as a surname in Hungarian-speaking communities, though it is uncommon and there are no widely known individuals bearing the name. There are no widely recognized geographic locations named Tartós; if used, it appears mainly in fictional contexts or as a brand name.

See also: tartó, tartósság, tartósítás.