Suffix
(-lla)
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The main use of this suffix is to limit the meaning of the word it is attached
onto. It may be translated as "only", "just", "solely",
or "simply".
2. This suffix also indicates positive affect or emotion; it softens the tone of an expression, especially with questions.
3. When "-lla" is attached onto verbs, it indicates that the action is realized continuously, expressing intensity.
4. When the suffix, "-lla" appears together with the suffix, "-pas/-pis", this is translated as "at least".
5. When the suffixes, "-lla" and "-taq" appear together in the same word, it means "the same", "just like that", "also", and "again".
6. When "-lla" is added to the ends of duplicated nouns that have adverbial meaning, it creates new adverbs.
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Exercises
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1. Fill-in the suffix 2. Multiple choice 3. Matching |
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