-izu

Asturian

Alternative forms

  • -iciu

Etymology

Inherited from Latin -īcius.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈiθu/ [ˈi.θu]
  • Rhymes: -iθu
  • Syllabification: -i‧zu

Suffix

-izu m sg (adjective-forming suffix, feminine singular -iza, neuter singular -izo, masculine plural -izos, feminine plural -izes)

  1. forms adjectives from other adjectives, nouns, and verbs usually denoting propensity or likeness
    iviernu (winter) + ‎-izu → ‎ivernizu (wintry)
    cabra (goat) + ‎-izu → ‎cabrerizu (goat-like)
    afayar (to feel comfortable) + ‎-izu → ‎afayadizu (comfortable)

Derived terms

Asturian terms suffixed with -izu

Japanese

Romanization

-izu

  1. Rōmaji transcription of いず