akiknek

Akiknek is a Hungarian relative pronoun form derived from aki (who) together with the plural dative suffix -nek, producing akiknek. It is used to introduce a relative clause that refers to multiple people who are recipients or beneficiaries of an action, and can be translated as “to whom” or “for whom” in English.

Grammatically, akiknek signals the indirect object role of the antecedent within the relative clause. It is the plural counterpart to akinek, which marks the singular indirect object. The form is attached to the relative pronoun stem aki, and the choice between akiknek and akinek depends on whether the antecedent is plural or singular.

Usage examples illustrate how akiknek functions in sentences. For instance: Azoknak adtam ajándékot, akiknek szükségük volt rá. This means “I gave a gift to those who needed it.” In Hungarian, the relative clause can follow a noun phrase that contains the dative relationship, and akiknek links to that clause to provide information about the recipients or beneficiaries.

Etymology and related forms: Akiknek is formed from aki plus the plural dative suffix nek/nek, with the plural marker implied by akik. The corresponding singular form is akinek, used where the antecedent is singular. Relative pronouns in Hungarian adapt to number and case to show grammatical relations within the sentence.

See also: Hungarian relative clauses, akinek, akik.