-linga

See also: linga

Old English

Alternative forms

• -lenga, -lunga

Etymology

-ling (adverbial suffix) +‎ -a (adverbial suffix)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /lin.ɡɑ/, [liŋ.ɡɑ]

Suffix

-linga

1. adverbial suffix

   handlinga ― by hand, hand to hand, at close range, near

   unmyndlenga, unmyndlinga ― unawares, unexpectedly, unintentionally

Derived terms

Old English terms suffixed with -linga