-atka

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See also: atka, Atka, and átka

Polish

Etymology

Equivalent to -aty +‎ -ka.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈat.ka/
  • Rhymes: -atka
  • Syllabification: at‧ka

Suffix

-atka f

  1. forms feminine nouns denoting a specific feature; often used for taxonomic names
    kolec (prickle, thorn) + ‎-atka → ‎kolczatka (echidna)
    lew (lion) + ‎-atka → ‎lwiatka (lion tamarin)
    małpa (monkey, ape) + ‎-atka → ‎małpiatka (prosimian)
    palec (finger) + ‎-atka → ‎palczatka (lemongrass)

Declension

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