Where does “-чы” come from?
-чы (Kyrgyz) comes from Proto-Turkic -či — Profession suffix.
-чы (Kyrgyz): Suffix to form nouns, denoting a profession, occupation or inclination. (-er)
Definitions
- Suffix to form nouns, denoting a profession, occupation or inclination. (-er)
Ancestry of “-чы”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Turkic | -či | Profession suffix |