pa-

LanguageLakota

Meaning

1. Forms a dynamic verb from the attached stative verb
2. This prefix is added to stative verbs to transform them into dynamic verbs, often indicating an action performed with the hands or pressure.

Examples

Part of speechprefix

Usage noteThis is a productive prefix used to derive new verb forms.

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