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-in

[-in]

suffix

LanguageLivvi

Meaning
  1. forms inanimate instrumental nouns from verbs
  2. A suffix added to verbs to create a noun representing a tool or instrument used for that action.
Examples

Avata + -in → avain.

To open + suffix → key.

Pronunciation-in

Part of speechsuffix

Usage noteThis suffix is used to derive nouns that describe tools, such as 'avain' from 'avata'.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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Source: adapted from English Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors) via kaikki.org (Wiktextract), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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