Classical Nahuatl

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Etymology

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-l +‎ -tli (absolutive suffix). Gemination arises from regular assimilation of -l- and -tl-.

Suffix

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-lli

  1. Forms a passive participle from any verb.

Derived terms

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Eastern Huasteca Nahuatl

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Suffix

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-lli

  1. a suffix that makes a noun.