Tség

Tség is a Hungarian term for the noun-forming suffix -tság. This suffix is used to derive nouns from stems that express a state, condition, or quality, and in some cases to form collective nouns referring to a group or organization. It is one of several productive suffixes in Hungarian that turn adjectives or verb stems into abstract nouns, and it is common in standard usage.

Formation and examples: The suffix typically attaches to bases that end in a consonant, producing forms with a tság ending. Notable examples include bonyolultság (complexity), szervezettség (organization or coherence), and bizottság (committee). The resulting pronunciation often features the lattice sequence ts, reflecting the underlying combination of stem and suffix.

Semantics and usage: tság-nouns cover a broad range of meanings, from qualities or states of being to collective entities. In some cases the noun names a property (for example, the degree of complexity), while in others it denotes a concrete institution or body (such as a committee). The exact nuance depends on the base from which the noun is formed and on historical usage.

Relation to other suffixes: The -tság suffix is related to other Hungarian noun-forming suffixes such as -sság and -ság. Choice among these suffixes often depends on phonological context and historical development of the base word. In modern Hungarian, -tság frequently coexists with these other endings, sometimes producing similar meanings in different words.

See also: Hungarian morphology, suffix -sság, suffix -ság, word formation.