milyenek

Milyenek is a Hungarian word that functions as the plural form of the interrogative determiner milyen, meaning “what kind” or “what sort.” It is used to ask about the qualities or characteristics of multiple items or people. In standard usage it corresponds to the singular milyen, which asks about a single item.

The form milyenek is typically used in questions or in clauses that describe a group with the copular verb lenni (to be). For example, Milyenek a diákok? means “What are the students like?” and A diákok milyenek voltak? means “What were the students like?” In these constructions the word modifies or stands in place of a noun phrase that refers to a plural subject.

Grammatical notes: milyenek does not distinguish gender, as Hungarian adjectives and determiners generally do not change for gender in these contexts. It is used with plural subjects or groups, and with the copula to express a description of that group. When referring to a singular item, the corresponding form is milyen.

Usage examples illustrate its core function: Milyenek a házak ebben a városban? (What are the houses like in this town?) Milyenek voltak a vendégek az estélyen? (What were the guests like at the party?) In everyday speech, milyenek is a flexible and common way to inquire about the overall character, appearance, or quality of several things or people.

Etymology: milyenek is formed from the base adjectives milyen plus the standard plural suffix -ek, producing the plural interrogative form used for multiple referents.