oo-

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English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ᾠο- (ōio-), combining form of ᾠόν (ōión, egg). Compare ovi-.

Pronunciation

Prefix

oo-

  1. Relating to eggs or ova.

Derived terms

Finnish

Etymology

Internationalism (see English oo-), ultimately from Ancient Greek ᾠόν (ōión).

Pronunciation

Prefix

oo-

  1. (in loanwords) oo-

Derived terms

Italian

Prefix

oo-

  1. oo-

Pronunciation

Prefix

oo-

  1. Marks a third-person subject of a progressive verb

Usage notes

  • The ordinary means of marking a third-person subject of progressive verb is with the prefix yi-, but if the verb contains a disjunct prefix composed of a consonant plus the vowel /i/, oo- is used instead.

See also

Navajo progressive mode subject markers
singular duoplural plural
1st person yish- yii(d)- deíníi(d)-
2nd person yí- woo(h)- deínó(h)-
3rd person yi-, oo- deí-
4th person joo- dají-
areal/spatial hwoo-

Xhosa

Etymology

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Prefix

oo-

  1. Class 2a noun prefix.