-ies
EnglishEdit
SuffixEdit
-ies
- variant of -es for the plural forms of nouns ending in a consonant + y; equivalent to (dropped y) + (-i- + -es).
- Used to form the third person singular of the indicative of verbs ending in consonant + y.
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AfrikaansEdit
Alternative formsEdit
EtymologyEdit
Inherited from Dutch -isch, from German -isch.
SuffixEdit
-ies
- -ic, -ory, -ian; Used to create adjectives from nouns, primarily of Latin and Greek origin
- -ly, -like; Used to create adverbs from nouns, primarily of Latin and Greek origin
- krities ― critically
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HungarianEdit
PronunciationEdit
SuffixEdit
-ies
- (adjective suffix) reminding of, appropriate to, characteristic of. Added to a noun to form an adjective.
- kísértet (“ghost”) → kísérteties (“ghostly”)
Usage notesEdit
- (adjective suffix) Harmonic variants:
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LatinEdit
PronunciationEdit
- (Classical) IPA(key): /i.eːs/, [ieːs̠]
- (Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /i.es/, [ies] (stressed on antepenult)
Etymology 1Edit
According to Steinbauer from hysterokinetic Proto-Indo-European *-yḗh₂s ~ *-ih₂és.
Alternative formsEdit
SuffixEdit
-iēs f (genitive -iēī); fifth declension
DeclensionEdit
Fifth-declension noun.
Case | Singular | Plural |
---|---|---|
Nominative | -iēs | -iēs |
Genitive | -iēī | -iērum |
Dative | -iēī | -iēbus |
Accusative | -iem | -iēs |
Ablative | -iē | -iēbus |
Vocative | -iēs | -iēs |
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Etymology 2Edit
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Alternative formsEdit
SuffixEdit
-iēs
- Used to form frequency adverbs, usually from a number and having the meaning "N times"