-lal

See also: lal and -lál

Hungarian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [lɒl]

Suffix

-lal

  1. (verb-forming suffix) Added to a verb to create a verb either with frequentative or causative meaning. It was also attached to nouns to create new verbs during the Hungarian language reform.
    fog (to hold)foglal (to occupy) (frequentative )
    fáj (to ache)fájlal (to complain of a pain) (causative)

Usage notes

  • (verb-forming suffix) Harmonic variants:
    -lal is added to back vowel words
    -lel is added to front vowel words

Derived terms

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See also

  • Appendix:Hungarian suffixes
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