Classical Nahuatl edit

Etymology edit

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

Suffix edit

-lli

  1. Forms a passive participle from any verb.

Derived terms edit

Eastern Huasteca Nahuatl edit

Suffix edit

-lli

  1. a suffix that makes a noun.