Kerekének

Kerekének is a grammatical form in Hungarian, representing the genitive singular of kerék, meaning wheel. It is used to indicate possession or a close association between the wheel and another noun, and can be translated roughly as “the wheel’s” in English.

The form kerekének is created by attaching the possessive/genitive suffix -ének to the stem kerék, following the usual Hungarian rules of vowel harmony. This results in a unit that can pair with another noun or be part of a larger noun phrase, for example in phrases like kerékének terhelése, meaning “the wheel’s load” or “the load of the wheel.” The construction is common in technical, descriptive, and formal prose.

Usage and context: Kerekének is primarily found in written Hungarian, including technical descriptions, mechanical or engineering texts, and formal explanations. In everyday spoken Hungarian, speakers more often use alternative possessive constructions or rephrase to avoid lengthy genitive sequences. The kerekének form signals a precise, catalog-like link between the wheel and a property, attribute, or component discussed in relation to it.

Related terms and notes: Kerekének is derived from kerék (wheel) and the standard genitive/possessive suffixes of Hungarian. It illustrates how Hungarian builds complex noun phrases to express ownership and part–whole relationships. For broader understanding, see also kerék (wheel) and Hungarian genitive/possessive construction patterns.