Ilyenek

Ilyenek is a Hungarian word that functions as both a demonstrative determiner and a pronoun, meaning roughly “these kinds (of things)” or “such ones.” It is the plural form derived from the base word ilyen, which means “such” or “this kind.” Ilyenek is used when referring to multiple items or situations that have just been described or are implied in the conversation or text.

In its determiner use, ilyenek precedes a noun to specify a class or type: ilyenek a dolgok = these kinds of things. In its pronoun use, ilyenek can stand alone to refer back to a previously mentioned class of items, as in Ilyeneket nem lehet csinálni (We/one cannot do such things) or Ilyenek a problémák (These are the kinds of problems). The form adapts to different grammatical functions through standard Hungarian agreement and case endings, and there are related forms for singular reference (ilyen) and for other demonstrative meanings (olyan, ilyenek, olyenek, etc.), depending on emphasis and syntax.

Usage notes include that ilyenek is common in both spoken and written Hungarian and is considered a standard, neutral term. It is often used in explanations, comparisons, recommendations, and summaries to categorize or generalize about a group of items without naming each one explicitly. While similar phrases exist (such as olyan vagy ilyen típusú), ilyenek provides a concise way to reference a known set in plural form.

See also: ilyen, olyan, olyanok, ilyenek.