-ei

German (Berlin)

[aɪ̯]

cat2=noun-forming suffixes
Definitions
  • Forming names of sites or buildings where a characteristic activity is conducted.
  • Used to create abstract nouns denoting a state, condition, or quality: -y (-y)
  • (alternative form of) -erei

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German -īe derived from Old French -ie derived from Latin -ia (-ness).

Origin

Latin

-ia

Gloss

-ness

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