-an

Old Saxon

suffix
Definitions
  • (verbal suffix) used to form the infinitive of strong verbs (exceptions are a few verbs ending in m

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *-aną.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*-aną

Gloss

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

  • *-aną Proto-Germanic
  • -an Old English
  • -en Middle High German
  • -an Old Dutch
  • -en Old Dutch