-ike

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See also: ike, Ike, and ʻike

Hungarian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From -i (diminutive suffix) +‎ -ke (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation[edit]

Suffix[edit]

-ike

  1. (diminutive suffix) Added to a noun to express smallness, youth, or endearment.
    őz (roe deer) + ‎-ike → ‎őzike (fawn)

Usage notes[edit]

  • (diminutive suffix) Variants:
    -ika is added to back-vowel words
    -ike is added to front-vowel words

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Middle English[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

Suffix[edit]

-ike

  1. Alternative form of -y

Etymology 2[edit]

Suffix[edit]

-ike

  1. Alternative form of -ik