Magyarabb

Magyarabb is a term used in Hungarian grammar to indicate the comparative form of an adjective or adverb. It belongs to the group of comparatives formed by means of suffixes rather than the more complex system used in other Germanic languages.

The suffix -abb, also known as magyarabb, is added to the base form of an adjective to form its comparative variant. This suffix changes the meaning of the adjective from positive to comparative. For example, "nagyon" ("very much") is used in the comparative form of "nagyon kicsi" ("very small" -> "kisebb") but "magyarabb" would be used in comparative forms like "magyarabbnak", where "magyarabbnak" means "more Magyar"-style or simply "more like the way the Magyars do it".

In usage, the comparative form with the suffix -abb can be formed from adjectives, numerals, and some pronouns as well. The suffix modifies the meaning of the base word and the resulting form is used in comparisons between two things.

Whenever the basic adjective already ends with -abb, the comparative form uses the suffix valamivel, which combines "valami" (meaning "something") with the suffix -vel, making the sentence „valamivel kisebb lett", meaning roughly "it got slightly smaller". It's worth noting, that Hungarian grammar can be complex, and due to its Indo-European roots along with its unique history, variations can occur depending on specific word forms and paradigms.

The term "magyarabb" and its related forms have a crucial place in the morphology of the Hungarian language, adding a unique layer of meaningful formation that describes the nuances of comparison.