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-n

[-n]

suffix

LanguageMokilese

Meaning
  1. used to form the construct state of inalienably possessed nouns
  2. marks a third person singular possessor of inalienably possessed nouns
  3. construct state marker
  4. This suffix is used to show a relationship between a noun and its possessor. It is specifically used for nouns that are inalienably possessed, such as body parts or family members, and often marks a third person singular possessor.
Examples

Likkoah-n mwenge.

The food container.

Pronunciation-n

Part of speechsuffix

Usage noteThis is a grammatical suffix, not a standalone word. It attaches directly to the end of the noun.

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.