-gél

See also: gel

Hungarian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ɡeːl]

Suffix

-gél

  1. (frequentative suffix) Added to a verb to create a new verb indicating repetitive action.
    nevet (to laugh) + -gélnevetgél (to giggle)

Usage notes

  • (frequentative suffix) Variants:
    -gál is added to back-vowel words
    -gél is added to front-vowel words
    -igál (e.g. hajigál)

Conjugation

Derived terms

Hungarian verbs suffixed with -gél

See also

  • Appendix:Hungarian suffixes
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