-альня

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Pannonian Rusyn

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Etymology

Rebracketing of the combination of verb stems ending in -ал- (-al-) + -ня (-nja). Cognate with Polish -alnia, -elnia, Russian and Ukrainian -льня (-lʹnja).

Pronunciation

Suffix

-альня (-alʹnjaf

  1. (productive) forms nouns for rooms, shops, or other places
    спац (spac, to sleep) + ‎-альня (-alʹnja) → ‎спальня (spalʹnja, bedroom)

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