esperanta
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Esperanto[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
A conjugated form of esperi ("to hope") using the active present participle suffix -anta.
Adjective[edit]
esperanta (accusative singular esperantan, plural esperantaj, accusative plural esperantajn)
- singular present active participle of esperi
Etymology 2[edit]
From Esperanto (“Esperanto”) + -a (adjective suffix), following the custom to not capitalize adjectives.
Alternative forms[edit]
Adjective[edit]
esperanta (accusative singular esperantan, plural esperantaj, accusative plural esperantajn)
- of or pertaining to Esperanto
Usage notes[edit]
To differentiate the two meanings of the word, the capitalized form Esperanta is commonly used when the second definition is meant.
Ido[edit]
Verb[edit]
esperanta
- present active participle of esperar