karcsú

Karcsú is a Hungarian adjective meaning slender or slim, typically describing a person’s body shape, a figure, or an object with a lean, graceful outline. It is used for humans, animals, and things that have a streamlined or well-proportioned form. In fashion, design, and aesthetics, karcsú conveys elegance and balance more than mere thinness.

Etymology and forms: Karcsú is a native Hungarian word. Its precise historical origin is not widely documented in standard references. The adjective forms a comparative as karcsúbb and a superlative with leg karcsúbb, as in a leg karcsúbb, meaning the slimmest.

Usage and nuance: Karcsú differs from vékony, which often emphasizes thinness or fragility, whereas karcsú implies slender, well-proportioned lines or contours and a sense of grace. It is distinct from csinos, which more directly conveys prettiness or neatness; karcsú focuses on body shape or silhouette rather than overall attractiveness.

Common collocations include karcsú alkat (slim build), karcsú test (slim body), karcsú nyak (slender neck), karcsú derék (slim waist), and karcsú vonalak (slender lines). It can describe clothing or accessories with a slim cut as well as natural body shapes.

See also: vékony, csinos, formatervezés. Note that cultural and stylistic contexts can affect nuance; in some contexts karcsú may suggest elegance and fitness, while in others it may simply describe physical shape.