fi-
Esperanto edit
Etymology edit
From fi.
Pronunciation edit
Prefix edit
fi-
Usage notes edit
- Unlike the suffix -aĉ-, which indicates a defect in quality or condition, the prefix fi- indicates a defect of morality. Therefore, while both are used to indicate disapproval, they are not synonymous. The difference is similar to the difference between evil and bad in English.
Derived terms edit
West Makian edit
Pronunciation edit
Etymology 1 edit
Prefix edit
fi-
- a prefix of generally unknown function
- indicates active involvement
- derives transitive verbs from intransitive verbs
- derives intransitive verbs from transitive verbs
- extends the root semantically
Usage notes edit
These are the only four instances of this prefix found in the present data.
Etymology 2 edit
Prefix edit
fi-
- Alternative form of fa- (derivational prefix) when preceded by a root-initial i
Etymology 3 edit
Pronoun edit
fi-
- Alternative form of fa- (“you all”) when preceded by a root-initial i
Etymology 4 edit
Pronoun edit
fi-
- second-person plural possessive prefix, your
See also edit
West Makian personal pronouns
independent | possessive prefix | |
---|---|---|
1st person singular | de | ti |
2nd person singular | ni | ni |
3rd person singular | me | mVan., dVinan. |
1st person plural inclusive | ene | nV |
1st person plural exclusive | imi | mi |
2nd person plural | ini | fi |
3rd person plural | eme | di |
- V indicates the expected assimilated vowel of the following noun, following standard West Makian vowel harmony.