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-ling(
lihng
)A suffix is an affix that is added to the end of a word to create a new word with a different meaning (e.g., philia, ism).
a. -ito
There were a half a dozen ducklings in my pool this morning when I woke up.Había media docena de patitos en la piscina cuando me levanté esta mañana.
b. -zuelo
The younglings all had a great time at the fair.Todos los jovenzuelos se disfrutaron mucho en la feria.
c. -illo
The king and queen presented a new princeling to the world today.El rey y la reina presentaron un nuevo principillo al mundo hoy.
d. -ino
I began to see newborn goslings in the pond in May.Empecé a ver ansarinos recién nacidos en el estanque en mayo.
e. -ico (Colombia) (Costa Rica) (Venezuela)
Regionalism used in Colombia
Regionalism used in Costa Rica
Regionalism used in Venezuela
My daughterling is excited to be graduating from college this semester.Mi hijica está entusiasmada porque se gradúa de la universidad este semestre.
f. -uelo
The little nestlings all chirped when their mother brought them some food.Los polluelos todos piaron cuando su mamá les llevó comida.
a. -ario
He doesn't get his hands dirty. He'll send a hireling to deal with them.No le gusta ensuciarse las manos. Enviará un mercenario para encargarse de ellos.
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