vízhozó

A "vízhozó" is a Hungarian term that translates to "water carrier" or "water bearer." Historically, it referred to a person, often a woman or child, whose task was to transport water from a source, such as a well or a river, to a household or a community. This was a common and essential occupation in many parts of the world before the widespread availability of piped water systems.

The daily routine of a vízhozó could be physically demanding, involving carrying heavy buckets or containers for significant distances. The water source could be a communal well, a nearby stream, or even a more distant spring. The collected water was then used for drinking, cooking, washing, and other domestic purposes. In some communities, the role of a vízhozó might have been a specialized profession, with individuals earning a living by supplying water to multiple households.

The advent of modern plumbing and municipal water supply systems has largely rendered the traditional role of the vízhozó obsolete in many developed regions. However, in some rural or less developed areas, the practice of manually carrying water may still persist. The term "vízhozó" thus evokes a historical period and a labor-intensive task that was once a fundamental part of daily life for many.