utcák

Utcák is the plural form of utca in Hungarian, meaning streets. The term is used to refer to the network of public thoroughfares within a city, town, or region. In everyday speech, one might say az utca (the street) or az utcák (the streets), and street names are commonly formed by attaching utca after a name or descriptor, such as Kossuth utca or Petőfi utca.

In address systems, utca serves as a street suffix that identifies a location. When discussing multiple streets, utcák is used, for example a város utcái or az ottani utcák. In proper names, utca can be capitalized as part of a street name, e.g., Arany János utca, and the suffix functions much like Street in English, Straße in German, or ulitsa in some Slavic languages.

The concept of utcák also appears in maps, signage, and official documents. The characteristics of streets vary widely, from narrow urban lanes to broad avenues, and different cities maintain distinct conventions for naming and numbering houses along utcák. In rural areas, the term utca is less common, with other terms such as út (road) or közút (main road) more frequently used.

Culturally, utcák are frequently referenced in Hungarian literature, journalism, and everyday life as symbols of urban space, locality, and movement. The word carries practical meaning for navigation and addresses while also conveying the atmosphere of city life.