-kél

See also: kel, Kel, -kel, kel', and kēļ

Hungarian

Etymology

From -k (instantaneous suffix) + -é- + -l (frequentative suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [keːl]
  • Rhymes: -eːl

Suffix

-kél

  1. (frequentative suffix) Added to a verb to form a new verb denoting repetitive action.
    szemel (to pick, sort out) + -kélszemerkél (to drizzle, sprinkle (rain))

Usage notes

  • (frequentative suffix) Variants:
    -kál is added to back-vowel words
    -kél is added to front-vowel words
  • See also the frequentative suffix variants -kol/-köl.

Conjugation

Derived terms

Hungarian verbs suffixed with -kél

See also

  • Appendix:Hungarian suffixes
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