an

LanguageAinu (Japan)

Meaning

1. Used with inalienable nouns to show either quality or possessiveness.
2. possessive or quality prefix
3. A marker attached to inalienable nouns to show a specific quality or to indicate possession.

Examples

Pronunciationán

Part of speechaffix

Usage noteInalienable nouns are nouns that cannot exist on their own without being associated with a person or thing, such as body parts or inherent qualities.

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