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de-

[tə]

prefix

LanguageLower Tanana

Meaning
  1. The de-classifier, one of four classifiers which obligatorily appear in every Lower Tanana verb with a variety of purposes. The de-classifier has the following uses:
  2. The de-classifier
  3. The de-classifier is a grammatical prefix that is required in many Lower Tanana verbs. It is one of four types of classifiers used to form verbs.
Examples

de- is often found in verbs related to specific states or actions.

The de- prefix appears in verbs describing certain states or actions.

Pronunciationtə

Part of speechprefix

Usage noteThis prefix is a mandatory part of verb construction and its function depends on the root it attaches to.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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