-euse

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See also: euse

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /øːzə/
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Suffix

-euse

  1. the female form of -eur

Derived terms


French

Etymology

From Latin -ōsa, feminine form of -ōsus (which became -eux).

Use as the female equivalent of -eur is a later development which rests on the phonetic similarity of the suffixes.

Pronunciation

Suffix

-euse f (plural -euses)

  1. female equivalent of -eur

Suffix

-euse f

  1. feminine singular of -eux

Derived terms


German

Etymology

Borrowed from French -euse.

Pronunciation

Suffix

-euse f (plural -eusen)

  1. Female equivalent of -eur.
    Synonym: -eurin

Usage notes

  • In some cases the form in -eurin is now considered more respectful and professional. For example, Friseurin, Masseurin are usually preferred over Friseuse, Masseuse, which might have a vaguely dismissive tone. Other forms like Souffleuse do not show this tendency, however.

Norman

Suffix

-euse

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Derived terms