-ékeny

Hungarian

Pronunciation

• IPA: /eːkɛɲ/

Suffix

-ékeny

1. Added to a verb to form an adjective expressing ability or tendency.

   érez (“to feel”) → érzékeny (“sensitive”)

   feled (“to forget”) → feledékeny (“forgetful”)

Usage notes

• Member of the following suffix cluster:

  -ékony is added to back vowel words

  -ékeny is added to front vowel words

See also

• Category:Hungarian adjectives suffixed with -ékeny
• Appendix:Hungarian suffixes