Tartalékos

Tartalékos is a Hungarian term derived from tartalék (reserve, backup) and used as an adjective or a noun. It designates something or someone kept in reserve for future use or for possible deployment, rather than for immediate, primary use.

In a military context, tartalékos refers to a member of the reserve forces who is not on active duty but can be mobilized or called up if needed. The reserve personnel are organized in the tartalékos állomány, with duties that may include training, readiness checks, and deployment during mobilization or wartime.

In civilian and industrial usage, tartalékos commonly describes stock or inventory kept for contingencies, such as tartalékos készlet or tartalékos anyag, including spare parts and emergency supplies. This sense emphasizes preparedness and the availability of backup resources to ensure continuity of operations.

In sports, tartalékos denotes players who are not part of the starting lineup, or the concept of a reserve team. A tartalékos játékos is a substitute who can be brought into the game as needed, reflecting the broader idea of backup or contingency.

Across different domains, the core meaning remains the same: something kept in reserve to address future needs or uncertainties. Related terms include tartalék, meaning reserve or surplus, and tartalékos megoldás, referring to a backup solution.