-nam
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See also: Appendix:Variations of "nam"
Garo
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Derived from nama.
Affix
[edit]-nam
- Indicates that a noun is good.
- pringnam!
- Good morning!
Latin
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): /nam/, [nä̃ˑ]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /nam/, [näm]
Suffix
[edit]-nam
Usage notes
[edit]- The particle -nam and adverb tandem (“finally”) may be added to interrogative pronouns and adverbs to emphasize. The adverb tandem adds stronger emphasis.