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-эй

[ˈˌɛj]

suffix

LanguageKildin Sami

Meaning
  1. Forms agent nouns from verbs.
  2. This suffix is attached to verbs to create a noun that describes a person performing that action.
Examples

а̄ннэ + -эй → а̄ннэй

to ask + -er → the one who asks

Pronunciationˈˌɛj

Part of speechsuffix

Usage noteAdded to the end of a verb to indicate the actor.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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