-énk

• IPA^(key): [eːŋk]
• Rhymes: -eːŋk

-énk

1. (adjective-forming suffix, rare) Added to a monosyllable verb to form an adjective to express a permanent, habitual quality or nature. No longer productive.

   ‎él (“exist”) + ‎-énk → ‎élénk (“lively”)

• (adjective-forming suffix) Variants:

  -ánk is added to back vowel verbs

  -énk is added to front vowel verbs

• Appendix:Hungarian suffixes