Magánhangzóváltozat
Magánhangzóváltozat, meaning vowel shift or vowel alternation, is a linguistic phenomenon observed in various languages, particularly evident in Germanic languages like English and German. It refers to systematic changes in the vowel sound within the root of a word, often occurring in related words or across different grammatical forms of the same word. This alternation is not random but follows predictable patterns.
The most common type of magánhangzóváltozat is ablaut, also known as vowel gradation. Ablaut typically involves
Another form of vowel alternation can be found in words where the vowel quality changes due to
Magánhangzóváltozat plays a significant role in both historical linguistics and modern language structure. Understanding these shifts