-ng

See also: Appendix:Variations of "ng"

Bikol Central

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ŋ/ [ŋ]

Suffix

-ng

-ng (Basahan spelling ᜅ᜔)

1. Enclitic suffix, connecting adjectives to nouns and vice versa, after words ending in vowels.

   Daragang magayon

   Beautiful maiden

Cebuano

Suffix

-ng

1. Contraction of nga

   bag-o + nga tuig = bag-ong tuig

   New Year or new year

   patay + nga ilaga = patayng ilaga

   dead rat

2. Appended to a name or noun to create a diminutive or affectionate term or name

   burikat + ng = buring

   prostitute

   Juana (feminine form of Juan) + ng = Juaning

   little Johanna / dear Johanna (feminine form of Little John)

   Timothy + ng = Timong

   dear Timothy