p-

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See also: P-, p͛-, and Appendix: Variations of "p"

English

Prefix

p-

  1. (organic chemistry) para-

See also

Cypriot Arabic

Etymology 1

From Arabic بِـ (bi-).

Preposition

p-

  1. denotes an instrument or tool, with, by (a means)
Derived terms

Etymology 2

Compare Egyptian Arabic ب (bi-). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Particle

p-

  1. verbal marker of the indicative mood

References

  • Borg, Alexander (2004) A Comparative Glossary of Cypriot Maronite Arabic (Arabic–English) (Handbook of Oriental Studies; I.70), Leiden and Boston: Brill, page 150

Swedish

Pronunciation

Prefix

p-

  1. contraceptive (preventing pregnancy – short for preventiv (“preventive”))
    P-piller och p-ringar är exempel på preventivmedel för kvinnor
    Contraceptive pills and V-Rings are examples of contraceptives for women
  2. porn (short for porr)
    De hyrde en p-rulle
    They rented a porno

Derived terms

See also

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