-nən
Azerbaijani edit
Etymology 1 edit
From ilən, where the /l/ has been assimilated to the preceding consonant. Cognate with Gagauz -nän/-nan.
Pronunciation edit
Unstressed.
Suffix edit
| preceding vowel | ||
|---|---|---|
| A / I / O / U | E / Ə / İ / Ö / Ü | |
| postconsonantal | -nan | -nən |
| postvocalic | -ynan | -ynən |
-nən (colloquial)
- with
- xoşbəxtliyi pulnan almaq mümkün deyil ― it's impossible to buy happiness with money
- by
- qatarnan getmək ― to go by train
Usage notes edit
- -nən/-nan is never used in texts of even little formality, although it can often be heard in educated speech. When written, it is used in informal correspondence such as internet communication. In all neutral, formal or official contexts, use ilə as a free morpheme or the suffixed -lə/-la.
Related terms edit
Etymology 2 edit
From -dən, where the /d/ has been assimilated by the preceding consonant.
Pronunciation edit
Stressed.
Suffix edit
-nən
- Pronunciation spelling of -dən. (after <n> and <m>)
- sənnən bunu gözdəməzdim (pronunciation spelling) ― I didn't expect this from you
- ölümnən sonrakı həyat (pronunciation spelling) ― life after death