-ուկ

LanguageMiddle Armenian (Armenia)

Meaning

1. forming diminutives or terms expressing affection
2. forming names of plants and animals
3. A suffix used to create small forms of words or to express endearment, also used in some plant and animal names.

Examples

Part of speechsuffix

Usage noteSimilar to -իկ, this suffix helps make words sound smaller or more affectionate.

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