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-yba

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Lithuanian

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Balto-Slavic *-ība. Related to Proto-Slavic *-ьba, Latvian -ība.

Pronunciation

Suffix

-ýba f

  1. alternative form of -ybė; a suffix forming abstract feminine nouns
    Synonyms: -umas (-ness), -izmas (-ism), -imas (from verbs)

Usage notes

Nouns suffixed with -ýba belong to 1st declension.

Declension

More information singular (vienaskaita), plural (daugiskaita) ...

Derived terms

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