-észik

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Hungarian

Pronunciation

Suffix

-észik

  1. (verb-forming suffix) When it is added to a verb, it creates a new verb expressing a repetitive action. When it is added to a noun, it creates a verb expressing collecting and gathering something.
    legel (to graze, pasture) + ‎-észik → ‎legelészik (to graze slowly and peacefully)
    egér (mouse) + ‎-észik → ‎egerészik (to mouse, to hunt or catch mice)

Usage notes

  • (verb-forming suffix) Variants:
    -ászik is added to a back vowel word
    -észik is added to a front vowel word

Derived terms

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