-gat

Hungarian

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɡɒt/

Suffix

-gat

1. Frequentative suffix added to a verb to form a verb denoting repetitive action. It may also change the meaning.

   hall (“to hear”) → hallgat (“to listen, to be quiet”)

   mos (“to wash”) → mosogat (“to do the dishes”)

Usage notes

Member of the -gat/-get suffix cluster. Some verb stems require a linking vowel.

• -gat is added to back vowel words
• -get is added to front vowel words

See also

• Category:Hungarian verbs suffixed with -gat
• Appendix:Hungarian suffixes