-cina

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Italian

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Suffix

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-cina f (noun-forming suffix, plural -cine)

  1. Alternative form of -ina
    canzone (song) + ‎-cina → ‎canzoncina (little song, ditty)
    corona (crown) + ‎-cina → ‎coroncina (small crown, coronet)
    porta (door) + ‎-cina → ‎porticina (small door)
    parte (part) + ‎-cina → ‎particina (bit part, minor acting role)

Usage notes

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  • Originally used with feminine terms ending in -n, -ne or -na. Sometimes used with other (usually feminine) terms, in place of -ina.
  • See also -cino and -ino for masculine equivalents.

Derived terms

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