nyolcas

Nyolcas is a Hungarian term derived from nyolc, meaning eight. In linguistic use it behaves as an adjective or noun-forming element that signals eightfold quantity, a sequence position, or a related characteristic, though its precise meaning can vary by context. The form is typically written in lowercase when used as a regular word, and may appear in compounds or stylistic expressions.

In standard Hungarian, the ordinal for the number eight is nyolcadik. Nyolcas, by contrast, tends to appear in nonstandard, colloquial, or technical contexts as a more concise or emphatic label. It is commonly found in compound phrases that describe eight-part or eight-component structures, as well as in branding, advertisements, or informal speech where a compact descriptor is preferred. Because it is not the formal ordinal, its use is more often seen in specialized or stylistic language rather than in formal writing.

In culture and media, nyolcas can function as a proper name or title in fictional, musical, or commercial contexts. It may appear as the name of a group, project, or product intended to evoke associations with the number eight, such as completeness, symmetry, or a sequence. For this reason, nyolcas is sometimes encountered as a cultural or artistic label rather than a technical term.

See also: nyolc, nyolcadik, oktáv.