-igen

See also: igen

Dutch

Etymology

From -ig (adjectival suffix) +‎ -en (denominative suffix).

Suffix

-igen

  1. A suffix forming denominative (often factitive) verbs.

Derived terms

  • be- -igen

German

Etymology

From -ig (forming adjective) +‎ -en (forming verb).

Suffix

-igen

  1. A suffix forming verbs from nouns: to become possessing the quality of the noun
  2. A suffix forming verbs from adjectives: to become possessing the quality of the adjective

Derived terms

Old English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /i.jen/

Suffix

-iġen

  1. plural present subjunctive of -ian