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== Diminutive derivatives == | == Diminutive derivatives == | ||
The most widespread diminutive suffix is '''''-enj''''', '''''-inje''''' or '''''-iênnje''''', which traces its roots back to | The most widespread diminutive suffix is '''''-enj''''', '''''-inje''''' or '''''-iênnje''''', which traces its roots back to {{m+|lnk-pro|-jVŋjæs|pos=also a diminutive suffix}}. The suffix does not, generally, convey any additional emotional connotations but it simply indicates a small size. If possible, the suffix also causes palatalisation of the preceding consonant. | ||
Examples: | |||
* '''nar''' “book” → '''narenj''' “booklet” | * '''nar''' “book” → '''narenj''' “booklet” | ||
* '''rung”lj''' “plate” → '''rungiênnje''' “small plate, saucer” | * '''rung”lj''' “plate” → '''rungiênnje''' “small plate, saucer” | ||
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Some words may have fossilised diminutives, which are older: | Some words may have fossilised diminutives, which are older: | ||
* '''ue''' “river” → '''ynje''' “small river” | * '''ue''' “river” → '''ynje''' “small river” | ||
* '''ea''' “moon” → '''izenj''' “small moon, moonlet” | * '''ea''' “moon” → '''izenj''' “small moon, moonlet” | ||
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The intensifying suffix '''''-akka''''' can be added to these diminutive forms to indicate an even smaller size. These forms may also have endearing connotations. | The intensifying suffix '''''-akka''''' can be added to these diminutive forms to indicate an even smaller size. These forms may also have endearing connotations. | ||
* '''narenj''' “booklet” → '''narenjakka''' “very small book, tiny book, small booklet” | * '''narenj''' “booklet” → '''narenjakka''' “very small book, tiny book, small booklet” | ||
* '''nivenj''' “puppy, small dog, doggy” → '''nivenjakka''' “little puppy, little doggy” | * '''nivenj''' “puppy, small dog, doggy” → '''nivenjakka''' “little puppy, little doggy” | ||