Basque edit

Etymology edit

Compound of izen (noun) +‎ lagun (friend).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /is̻enlaɡun/, [i.s̻ẽ̞n.la.ɣ̞ũn]

Noun edit

izenlagun inan

  1. (grammar) adnominal

Usage notes edit

Unlike normal adjectives (izenondo), which always come after the noun they modify and are fully declinable; adnominals are usually placed before the noun and are undeclinable. Most adnominals are derived from nouns, taking suffixes such as -ko, -en or -tar. See Category:Basque indeclinable adjectives for examples.

Declension edit

Further reading edit

  • "izenlagun" in Euskaltzaindiaren Hiztegia [Dictionary of the Basque Academy], euskaltzaindia.eus
  • izenlagun” in Orotariko Euskal Hiztegia [General Basque Dictionary], euskaltzaindia.eus