-nam

See also: Appendix:Variations of "nam"

Garo

Etymology

Derived from nama.

Affix

-nam

1. Indicates that a noun is good.

   pringnam!

   Good morning!

Latin

Pronunciation

• (Classical) IPA^(key): /nam/, [nä̃ˑ]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /nam/, [näm]

Suffix

-nam

1. used to add emphasis to adverbs and interrogative pronouns: -ever, -soever, indeed.

Usage notes

• The particle -nam and adverb tandem (“finally”) may be added to interrogative pronouns and adverbs to emphasize. The adverb tandem adds stronger emphasis.

  Ubinam gentium sumus?

  Wherever are we?

  Where, indeed, are we?

  Where in the world are we?

  Quisnam est?

  Whoever is it?

  Pray who is it?

  Quis tandem est?

  Pray who on earth is it?

Derived terms

• ecquisnam
• quisnam
• ubinam