igeképz
Igéképzés, or verb formation in Hungarian, is the process by which new verbs are created from base forms such as nouns, adjectives, or existing verbs, as well as through combining elements. It is a productive part of Hungarian morphology that expands the lexicon and allows a range of meanings, aspects, and intensities.
One major method is prefixation, where prefixes modify a verb’s meaning or aspect. Common prefixes include meg-,
Another key method is suffixation, especially derivational suffixes that form new verbs or change their valency
Compounding and loanword-based derivation also contribute to igéképzés. Some verbs are formed by combining a base
In linguistic study, igéképzés is examined for productivity, semantic shifts, and its role in expanding the