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a-

prefix

LanguageNeapolitan

Meaning
  1. compare Italian a-
  2. a- (prefix)
  3. A prefix used in word formation that functions similarly to the 'a-' prefix in Italian. It is often attached to the beginning of other words to modify their meaning.
Examples

Esiste 'a-' comme prefisso dint'a tanta parole.

The 'a-' exists as a prefix in many words.

Part of speechprefix

Usage noteThis is a grammatical prefix, not a standalone word.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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