-énk

See also: enk and Enk

Hungarian

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [eːŋk]
  • Rhymes: -eːŋk

Suffix

-énk

  1. (adjective-forming suffix, rare) Added to a monosyllable verb to form an adjective to express a permanent, habitual quality or nature. No longer productive.
    ‎él (“exist”) + ‎-énk → ‎élénk (“lively”)

Usage notes
  • (adjective-forming suffix) Variants:
    -ánk is added to back vowel verbs
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Derived terms
Hungarian adjectives suffixed with -énk

See also
  • Appendix:Hungarian suffixes
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