Melléknéviigei

Melléknéviigei, also known as adjective suffixes, are grammatical elements used in Hungarian to modify nouns by indicating their attributes or qualities. These suffixes are attached to the base form of an adjective to create a form that agrees with the noun it describes in terms of case, number, and definiteness. The most common melléknéviigei include:

- -i for singular indefinite nouns

- -a for singular definite nouns

- -ak for plural indefinite nouns

- -ák for plural definite nouns

For example, the adjective "piros" (red) can be inflected with these suffixes to describe different types of nouns:

- piros (red) + -i = pirosi (a red one)

- piros (red) + -a = pirosa (the red one)

- piros (red) + -ak = pirosak (red ones)

- piros (red) + -ák = pirosák (the red ones)

Melléknéviigei play a crucial role in Hungarian grammar, ensuring that adjectives correctly agree with the nouns they modify. They are essential for conveying precise and accurate meanings in Hungarian sentences.