-vva

Ingrian

Etymology

From Proto-Finnic *-dak. Cognates include Finnish -da.

Pronunciation

Suffix

-vva (front vowel variant -vvä)

  1. First infinitive marker.
    ‎saa- + ‎-vva → ‎saavva
    ‎käy- + ‎-vva → ‎käyvvä

Usage notes

  • Used after monosyllabic stems ending in -a, -o, -ö, -u, -y.
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