-kozik

See also: -kózik, -közik, and -kőzik

Hungarian

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [kozik]

Suffix

-kozik

  1. (verb-forming suffix) Added to a verb, noun or adverb to form a reflexive verb.
    csodál (“to admire”) → csodálkozik (“to wonder, marvel at, be surprised at”)
    barát (“friend”) → barátkozik (“to associate with someone in a friendly manner”)
    vissza (“back”) → visszakozik (“to back down, withdraw”)

Usage notes
  • (verb-forming suffix) Variants:
    -kozik is added to back vowel words
    -kezik is added to unrounded front vowel words
    -közik is added to rounded front vowel words
    -akozik same as -kozik with a linking vowel
    -ekezik same as -kezik with a linking vowel

Derived terms
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See also
  • Appendix:Hungarian suffixes
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