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-aba

[-aba]

suffix

LanguageAfar (Ethiopia)

Meaning
  1. Used to form feminine nouns denoting a maker or performer of the suffixed noun.
  2. feminine agentive suffix
  3. A suffix added to words to create a feminine noun that describes a person who makes or performs something.
Examples

Dahaba.

A female artist.

Pronunciation-aba

Part of speechsuffix

Usage noteThis suffix is used to indicate a female practitioner of a craft or role.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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