-igen

German (Berlin)

suffix
Definitions
  • A suffix forming verbs from nouns: to become possessing the quality of the noun
  • A suffix forming verbs from adjectives: to become possessing the quality of the adjective

Etymology

Suffix from German -ig (-y, forming adjective).

Origin

German (Berlin)

-ig

Gloss

-y, forming adjective

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