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Hungarian
Pronunciation
Suffix
-énk
- (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
- -énk is added to front vowel verbs
Derived terms
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