tizedik

Tizedik is the Hungarian ordinal numeral meaning “the tenth.” It is used to denote position in a sequence, order in a listing, or dates. In everyday language it can function as an adjective modifying a noun (for example, tizedik nap – the tenth day; tizedik helyezés – the tenth place) or as a substantive when the order itself is the subject.

Formation and usage notes: The form is created from the cardinal tíz (ten) plus the ordinal suffix -edik, with phonetic adjustment producing tizedik. In the broader Hungarian system, numbers from 11 to 19 typically begin with a tizen- prefix (for example, tizenegyedik for the eleventh), whereas the twentieth and higher tens use distinct forms such as huszadik for the twentieth, harmincadik for the thirtieth, and so on. The word agrees with the noun in number and (where applicable) gender when used attributively.

Examples and contexts: The word appears in schedules, anniversaries, sports standings, and historical references. “Ő a tizedik gyermek” means “He is the tenth child.” “A versenyen a tizedik helyezést érte el” means “He finished tenth in the competition.” Etymology: from tíz meaning ten, combined with the ordinal suffix -edik.

See also: Hungarian numerals; ordinal numbers in Hungarian.