-kél

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Hungarian

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Etymology

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From -k (instantaneous suffix) +‎ -é- +‎ -l (frequentative suffix).

Pronunciation

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Suffix

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-kél

  1. (frequentative suffix) Added to a verb to form a new verb denoting repetitive action.
    szemel (to pick, sort out) + ‎-kél → ‎szemerkél (to drizzle, sprinkle (rain))

Usage notes

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  • (frequentative suffix) Variants:
    -kál is added to back-vowel words
    -kél is added to front-vowel words
  • See also the frequentative suffix variants -kol/-köl.

Conjugation

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Derived terms

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See also

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