-ojas

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See also: ojas

Lithuanian

Etymology

From Proto-Balto-Slavic *-āˀjas. Cognate with Latvian -ājs, Proto-Slavic *-ajь.

Pronunciation

Suffix

-ojas m (plural -ojai, feminine -oja)

  1. -er, -or
    Synonyms: -ėjas, -ininkas
  2. -ant
    Synonym: -antas

Usage notes

This suffix makes nouns, generally from verbs, and generally denoting profession or occupation.

Declension

Derived terms