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-te

[te]

suffix

LanguageAinu (Japan)

Meaning
  1. used after consonants other than r form of -re (“to make happen”)
  2. causative suffix
  3. A suffix added to verbs to show that someone is making something happen or causing someone to do an action. It is used after most consonants.
Examples

oman + -te → omante

to make go; to send (something)

Pronunciationte

Part of speechsuffix

Usage noteThis is used specifically when the verb root ends in a consonant other than 'r'.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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