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See also: HIT, Hit, hit, and hít

Lule Sami

Etymology

From Proto-Samic *-ččëtēk.

Suffix

-hit

Forms verbs from adjectives indicating an opinion or consideration.
‎nievrre (“bad”) + ‎-hit → ‎nevrahit (“to consider bad”)

Inflection

More information Odd, no gradation, infinitive ...

Derived terms

Lule Sami terms suffixed with -hit

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Northern Sami

Etymology

From Proto-Samic *-ttētēk.

Pronunciation

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Suffix

-hit (with odd-syllable stems -ahttit)

Forms causative verbs.
‎goarrut (“to sew”) + ‎-hit → ‎goaruhit (“to make sew”)

‎namma (“name”) + ‎-hit → ‎namahit (“to name”)

‎ođasmit (“to be renewed”) + ‎-hit → ‎ođasmahttit (“to renew”)

Usage notes

This suffix triggers the weak grade on a preceding stressed syllable.

Inflection

More information Odd, no gradation, infinitive ...

Derived terms

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