ennyit

Ennyit is a Hungarian word that functions as a demonstrative quantifier and a personal adverb meaning “this much” or “that much.” It is the accusative form of the determiner ennyi, used when a specific quantity is being referred to in relation to a verb or clause.

Usage and meaning: Ennyit is commonly employed to limit or quantify what is being stated. It often appears before the main verb or at the beginning of a clause to emphasize the amount involved. Examples include "Ennyit tudok" (This much I know), "Ennyit mondott a tanár" (That much the teacher said), and "Ennyit ér ez a termék?" (Is this product worth this much?). In these contexts, ennyit conveys a precise, bounded quantity linked to the action or assessment in the sentence. It is particularly frequent in spoken Hungarian and informal writing, where speakers want to express limitation or emphasis succinctly.

Grammatical notes: Ennyit behaves like an accusative form of ennyei/ennyi and is grammaticalized to quantify a verb, clause, or evaluative statement. For noun phrases denoting an amount, speakers typically use ennnyi or ennyi plus the noun (ennyi pénz, this amount of money), whereas ennyit is used when the quantity is the object of the verb or the focus of the statement.

Etymology: The form derives from ennyi, meaning “this much/this size,” with the accusative suffix -t to mark the object or target of the verb or statement.

See also: ennyi, ennyi, ennyire.