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y-

[j-]

prefix

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Meaning
  1. Form used before a verb affixed with -a- or subjunctive -e- of a-
  2. Form used before a verb affixed with -a- or subjunctive -e- of e-
  3. A verbal prefix used before verbs starting with specific vowels
  4. This is a grammatical prefix used when a verb starts with the vowels a or e. It is typically employed in the subjunctive mood.
Examples

y- + efubike → yefubike

The prefix y- combined with the verb efubike results in yefubike, meaning may he or she cover themselves.

Pronunciationj-

Part of speechprefix

Usage noteThis prefix acts as a connector and marker of the subjunctive mood for specific verb classes.

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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.