-anunk

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Hungarian

Etymology

From -a- (linking vowel) +‎ -nunk (conjugated infinitive suffix).

Pronunciation

Suffix

-anunk

  1. (conjugated infinitive suffix) Forms the first-person plural of a conjugated infinitive.
    tanítani (to teach)Tanítanunk kell.We have to teach.

Usage notes

  • The conjugated infinitive denotes action connected to the person. The non-conjugated infinitive has a general meaning:
    Itt nem szabad dohányoznunk.We are not allowed to smoke here. (first-person)
    Itt nem szabad dohányozni.Smoking is not allowed here. (general)
  • Variants:
    -nunk is added to back-vowel words that form their infinitive with -ni
    rohanni (to run)Rohannunk kell.We have to run.
    -nünk is added to front-vowel words that form their infinitive with -ni
    nevetni (to laugh)Nevetnünk kell.We have to laugh.
    főzni (to cook)Főznünk kell.We have to cook.
    -anunk is added to back-vowel words that form their infinitive with -ani
    tanítani (to teach)Tanítanunk kell.We have to teach.
    -enünk is added to front-vowel words that form their infinitive with -eni
    veszíteni (to lose)Súlyt kell veszítenünk.We have to lose weight.

See also