-eren

See also: eren, Eren, èrén, and ê̄rén

Dutch

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch -er, the dative plural plural of which was -eren (compare German -ern). The use for all cases in Modern Dutch is probably due to a desire to over-illustrate the plural (that is -er + -en, comparing the dialectal byform -ers). The simple form of the suffix can still be seen in many compounds such as kindertijd, and in the formation of plural diminutives (kindertjes, radertjes). Compare English -ren.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ərə(n)/

Suffix

-eren

1. forms the plural of a limited group of nouns: blad, been, ei, gelid, gemoed, goed, hoen, kalf, kind, kleed, lam, lied, rad, rund, volk.

   ‎kind (“child”) + ‎-eren → ‎kinderen (“children”)

Usage notes

• The two nouns ending in -n interfix an additional -d- before the ending: beenderen, hoenderen.
• The three nouns ending in a single vowel + -d- lengthen the vowel: bladeren, gelederen, raderen.

Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch -eren, from Middle French -er or Old French -er, from Latin -āre.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /eːrə(n)/

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Suffix

-eren

1. part of the infinitive of verbs borrowed mainly from French and Latin, e.g. informeren from French informer (“to inform”).

Etymology 3

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Suffix

-eren

1. frequentative verbal suffix; indicating repetition

   Synonym: -elen

Derived terms

Dutch terms suffixed with -eren (frequentative)