-eség

Hungarian

Etymology

-e- + -ség

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɛʃeːɡ/

Suffix

-eség

1. Added to a front vowel word to form a noun.

   nyer (“to win”) → nyereség (“profit”)

Usage notes

Member of the following suffix cluster:

• -ság is added to back vowel words
• -ség is added to front vowel words
• -aság is added to back vowel words
• -eség is added to front vowel words
• -asság is added to front vowel words
• -esség is added to front vowel words
• -sség is added to front vowel words

See also

• Category:Hungarian nouns suffixed with -eség
• Appendix:Hungarian suffixes