tükör

Tükör is the Hungarian word for a mirror. In its most common sense, a tükör is a device with a reflective surface that forms an image of objects placed in front of it. The term also appears in phrases and literature to convey reflection or likeness.

Most mirrors are made from glass backed with a reflective coating, historically silver and more recently aluminum or other metals. Modern safety mirrors enclose the reflective surface behind additional glass layers to reduce breakage. There are several optical types: plane mirrors produce upright yet laterally inverted images; concave mirrors can magnify objects or project real images depending on distance; convex mirrors create smaller, virtual images and offer a wider field of view.

Uses of mirrors span daily life and scientific applications. They are essential for personal grooming and interior design, help control light in architectural spaces, and enable precision in optical experiments. In science and technology, mirrors are key components of telescopes, microscopes, periscopes, laser systems, and various instruments that manipulate light paths.

In culture and language, tükör also carries metaphorical meanings related to truth, appearance, and self-reflection. In Hungarian, terms such as tükörkép (mirror image) and expressions referring to standing before a mirror appear in literature and everyday speech, illustrating how the concept of reflection pervades both language and imagination.