Where does “-ən” come from?
-ən (Proto-Malayo-Polynesian) comes from Proto-Austronesian -ən.
-ən (Proto-Malayo-Polynesian): Verbal suffix marking patient or undergoer voice
Definitions
- Verbal suffix marking patient or undergoer voice
Ancestry of “-ən”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Austronesian | -ən | — |