-chen

LanguageLuxembourgish

Meaning

1. creates a diminutive noun
2. A suffix added to the end of a noun to show that something is small or cute.

Examples

Pronunciationχen

Part of speechsuffix

Usage noteWhen adding this suffix, the vowel in the main noun often changes.

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