tüskéken

Tüskéken is a Hungarian word that translates to "on thorns" or "on prickles" in English. It is a locative case ending used to indicate a position or location that is on or among sharp, pointed objects, typically those found on plants such as roses or brambles. The suffix "-en" is the Hungarian locative case marker for words ending in certain consonants or diphthongs.

The usage of tüskéken implies a potentially uncomfortable or hazardous situation. For example, one might say "a macska a tüskéken ült" which means "the cat sat on the thorns," suggesting the cat is experiencing discomfort. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a difficult or precarious situation, similar to the English idiom "on pins and needles." In this figurative sense, it conveys a feeling of anxiety or unease due to an uncertain or unpleasant circumstance. The specific context in which the word is used will determine whether it refers to a literal physical location or a metaphorical state of being.