Távolsági

Távolsági is a Hungarian adjective meaning related to distance or intended for long-distance use. It is formed from the noun távol, distance, combined with the derivational suffix -sági, which denotes relation or characteristic. The term is commonly used to distinguish things that operate over a considerable distance from those that are local or short-range.

In everyday language, távolsági is frequently found in transport and telecommunications. Examples include távolsági járat (a service that connects distant locations, such as intercity or long-distance routes), távolsági busz (a bus serving longer trips between towns), and távolsági vonat (a long-distance rail service). It can also appear in contexts like távolsági telefonhívás, referring to a long-distance call, or távolsági szolgáltatások, indicating services that span larger geographic areas.

Usage and nuance: távolsági is typically placed before the noun it modifies, and the form agrees with the noun in number and case when inflected in Hungarian. The term helps differentiate between local, regional, or short-range variants and those designed for travel or communication over greater distances. In some contexts, stylistic alternatives include regionális or országos when emphasizing broader scope, but távolsági specifically highlights distance.

See also related terms such as helyi (local) and regionális (regional). The concept is central in transportation and telecommunications discussions, where distinguishing long-distance options is important for planning and pricing.