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-лэ

[le]

suffix

LanguageKildin Sami

Meaning
  1. Forms verbs indicating a quick action.
  2. A suffix added to verbs to show that the action is performed quickly or results in a swift arrival.
Examples

пуэдтӭ + -лэ → по̄дтлэ

to come + suffix → to arrive

Pronunciationle

Part of speechsuffix

Registerneutral

Usage noteThis is a productive suffix used to modify the aspect of verbs.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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