Where does “-hiin” come from?
-hiin (Ingrian) comes from Finnish -hinen — Forms nouns or adjectives of belonging to or possessing a particular quality.
-hiin (Ingrian): Creates adjectives signifying a certain quality; -like, -ous, -y
Definitions
- Creates adjectives signifying a certain quality; -like, -ous, -y
Ancestry of “-hiin”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finnish | -hinen | Forms nouns or adjectives of belonging to or possessing a particular quality |