derék

Derék is a Hungarian noun that denotes the midsection of the human torso, roughly the area between the lower ribs and the pelvis. In everyday language it corresponds to the waist and is the part of the body used for clothing sizing and waist-related measurements. In medical and fitness contexts, terms like waist circumference (derékbőség) or waist size (derékméret) are commonly used.

In clothing and health contexts, the derék is the reference point for sizing and garment fitting. Waist measurements help determine sizing in trousers and dresses and are also used in health assessments, where waist circumference can be an indicator of body fat distribution. The exact measurement point can vary by standard, but it is generally taken around the natural waist or at the narrowest part of the torso.

Derék also has a figurative meaning in Hungarian. Used as an adjective or noun, it describes someone who is dependable, capable, and decent, as in the expression derék ember, meaning a good, reliable person. The term appears in various idiomatic phrases and remains common in informal speech.