fvárosi

Fővárosi is a Hungarian adjective meaning “of the capital city,” and it is most commonly used to refer to Budapest, the capital of Hungary. The term describes things that pertain to the capital, such as institutions, districts, or phenomena connected with the city itself. In everyday and official language it appears in compound names and designations, for example a fővárosi önkormányzat (the capital city government) or a fővárosi közgyűlés (the Budapest City Assembly).

Etymology and form: the word is formed from főváros (capital city) with the adjectival suffix -i. The standard spelling includes diacritics as fővárosi. In contexts where diacritics are omitted, it can appear as fvárosi, though this is less correct in formal writing.

Usage notes: as a modifier, fővárosi precedes a noun to mark its connection to the capital. It is not a demonym. While it most often refers to Budapest, the same adjective can in theory describe matters related to the capital city of another country, depending on context, but in Hungarian usage it is typically associated with Budapest and its administrative entities. Common examples include terms for government, administration, and urban features connected to the capital.

See also: Budapest, capital city, főváros.