fa-
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See also: Appendix:Variations of "fa"
West Makian[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
Possibly from an Austronesian language.
Pronunciation[edit]
Prefix[edit]
fa-
- increases the transitivity of a verb
- derives causatives from intransitive and transitive verbs
- derives transitive verbs from nouns
- indicates reciprocity
Usage notes[edit]
The prefix fa- is subject to West Makian vowel harmony, and as such may surface as fe-, fi-, or fo-.
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology 2[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Pronoun[edit]
fa-
Usage notes[edit]
The prefix fa- follows West Makian vowel harmony, and as such may surface as fe-, fi-, fo-, or fu-.