-cina

See also: Appendix:Variations of "cina"

Italian

Suffix

-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

• 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

Italian terms suffixed with -cina