kvadrátos

Kvadrátos is a term primarily used in Hungarian to describe something that is square in shape. This can refer to a physical object, a geometric figure, or even a conceptual space. For example, a room could be described as kvadrátos if its length and width are equal, making it a square. In geometry, a square is a quadrilateral with four equal sides and four right angles, and the Hungarian word kvadrátos directly translates this characteristic.

The term can also be applied metaphorically. Someone might be described as thinking in a "kvadrátos" way if their thinking is rigid, uncreative, or confined within narrow boundaries, similar to the fixed nature of a square. This usage implies a lack of flexibility or imagination. However, the most common and literal meaning refers to the geometric property of being square. The word itself is derived from the Latin word "quadratus," meaning square. Its usage is widespread in everyday Hungarian conversation and in more technical contexts, depending on the subject matter.