fi-
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Esperanto[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From fi.
Pronunciation[edit]
Prefix[edit]
fi-
Usage notes[edit]
- Unlike the suffix -aĉ-, which indicates a defect in quality or condition, the prefix fi- indicates a defect of morality. Therefore, while both are used to indicate disapproval, they are not synonymous. The difference is similar to the difference between evil and bad in English.
Derived terms[edit]
West Makian[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
Prefix[edit]
fi-
- a prefix of generally unknown function
- indicates active involvement
- derives transitive verbs from intransitive verbs
- derives intransitive verbs from transitive verbs
- extends the root semantically
Usage notes[edit]
These are the only four instances of this prefix found in the present data.
Etymology 2[edit]
Prefix[edit]
fi-
- Alternative form of fa- (derivational prefix) when preceded by a root-initial i
Etymology 3[edit]
Pronoun[edit]
fi-
- Alternative form of fa- (“you all”) when preceded by a root-initial i
Etymology 4[edit]
Pronoun[edit]
fi-
- second-person plural possessive prefix, your
See also[edit]
West Makian personal pronouns
independent | possessive prefix | |
---|---|---|
1st person singular | de | ti |
2nd person singular | ni | ni |
3rd person singular | me | mVan., dVinan. |
1st person plural inclusive | ene | nV |
1st person plural exclusive | imi | mi |
2nd person plural | ini | fi |
3rd person plural | eme | di |
- V indicates the expected assimilated vowel of the following noun, following standard West Makian vowel harmony.