-ánk

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Hungarian

Pronunciation

Suffix

-ánk

  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.
    fal (to eat, devour) + ‎-ánk → ‎falánk (gluttonous)

Usage notes

  • (adjective-forming suffix) Variants:
    -ánk is added to back vowel verbs
    -énk is added to front vowel verbs

Derived terms

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