achtervoegsel

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Dutch

Etymology

From achter (behind) +‎ voegsel (joiner), calque of Latin suffīxus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌvux.səl/
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  • Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧voeg‧sel

Noun

achtervoegsel n (plural achtervoegsels, diminutive achtervoegseltje n)

  1. (grammar) suffix
    Coordinate terms: voorvoegsel, tussenvoegsel

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: agtervoegsel