némelyike

némelyike is a Hungarian indefinite pronoun. It translates to "some of them" or "a few of them." It is a derivative of the indefinite pronoun némely, which means "some" or "a few." The suffix "-ike" is a diminutive and often used for affectionate or sometimes slightly dismissive purposes, but in the case of némelyike, it functions to specify a part of a previously mentioned or understood group.

This pronoun is used to refer to a subset of a larger group of people, objects, or concepts. For example, if one is discussing a collection of books, némelyike could refer to a few of those specific books. It is less commonly used than other indefinite pronouns and often implies a more informal or conversational context. The precise meaning can depend heavily on the preceding discourse, as it always points back to something already introduced.

Unlike some other Hungarian pronouns, némelyike is not typically used in formal writing unless directly quoting or in a very specific stylistic choice. Its grammatical function is to act as a noun phrase, often taking case endings to indicate its role in a sentence. Understanding némelyike requires recognizing its connection to the base word némely and the nuance added by the diminutive suffix in this particular construction.