legkisebbet

Legkisebbet is a grammatical form in Hungarian. It is the definite accusative singular form of the superlative adjective legkisebb, which means “the smallest.” The base legkisebb is formed from the prefix leg- plus the comparative kisebb (smaller) to express the superlative sense.

Usage and meaning

Legkisebbet is used when referring to the smallest item in a known set and that item is the direct object of the sentence, or when the noun it stands for is understood from context. In practice, it often functions as a pronoun meaning “the smallest one.” For example: Láttam a legkisebbet (I saw the smallest one). A legkisebbet választottuk ki (We chose the smallest one). When the noun is explicitly stated, legkisebb is typically used before the noun, with the definite object ending on the noun itself, rather than changing the adjective.

Relation to other forms

The more general attributive form legkisebb is used before a noun in nominative or other cases (for example, a legkisebb ember, the smallest person). Legkisebbet, by contrast, appears in the accusative singular definite form and often functions as a stand-in for the noun it replaces.

Notes

Legkisebbet is not a separate lexical entry; it is a grammatical variant of legkisebb. The term is common in everyday Hungarian, especially in comparisons within a defined group. Similar definite-object forms exist for other superlatives built with leg-, such as legnagyobbat (“the biggest one”).