számnévbl

számnévbl is a Hungarian grammatical term referring to a suffix used to form numerals from other word classes, most commonly from adjectives. This suffix, typically -szor, -ször, or -szer, indicates multiplication. For example, from the adjective "kettő" (two), the numeral "kétszer" (twice) is formed. Similarly, "három" (three) becomes "háromszor" (three times). This formation allows for expressing frequency or repetition in a concise manner.

The suffix is not limited to simple cardinal numbers. It can be appended to ordinal numbers as well, though this is less common in everyday usage. The choice of the vowel in the suffix (-o-, -ö-, -e-) depends on vowel harmony rules within the Hungarian language. Front vowels in the root word usually trigger front vowels in the suffix, and back vowels trigger back vowels. Therefore, "öt" (five) forms "ötször" (five times), while "hat" (six) forms "hatszor" (six times).

While primarily used for multiplicative adverbs, the concept of forming numerical expressions from base words is a fundamental aspect of Hungarian morphology. The számnévbl suffix is a specific instance of this broader phenomenon, contributing to the flexibility and richness of numerical expression in the language. It plays a crucial role in adverbial constructions related to quantity and repetition.