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-achtig

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch -achtig, partly from -haftig, which consists of -haft and -ig; and partly continuing Middle Dutch -echt, from Proto-Germanic *-ihtaz, *-ahtaz. The suffix -haft stems from Proto-Germanic *haftaz (tied, captured).[1] Compare German -haft, -haftig and Danish -agtig.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑx.təx/
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Suffix

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-achtig

  1. -like, -ish

Derived terms

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References

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  1. ^ J. de Vries & F. de Tollenaere, "Etymologisch Woordenboek", Uitgeverij Het Spectrum, Utrecht, 1986 (14de druk)