-ινα

See also: ίνα, ἵνα, and -ίνα

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From -νος (-nos) +‎ -ια (-ia), with metathesis. The metathesis make a ν (n) stem origin less likely.

Suffix

-ινα • (-inaf

  1. Added to masculine or neuter nouns to give a feminine form.

Inflection

Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek -ινα (-ina).

Suffix

-ινα • (-inaf

  1. Added to masculine or neuter nouns to give a feminine form.

Derived terms

  • Category:Greek terms suffixed with -ινα