-ejo

ejo ejò ejó ējo ėjo ẹjọ ejö Esperanto Etymology eo :bor<conj:and> de:-ei grc:-εῖον :influence -ujo<ref:5 155-156> 1 + Compare fr -aie. Pronunciation ejo Suffix eo suffix indicates a place designed for the purpose expressed by the root eo advokato lawyer, barrister, attorney advokatejo law office eo ermito hermit ermitejo hermitage eo frenezulo lunatic, madman frenezulejo insane asylum, madhouse eo labori to work laborejo workplace eo preĝi to pray preĝejo house of worship, place of worship Derived terms eo Descendants io -eyo References 1 Portuguese Etymology pt Suffix m Forming nouns Derived terms pt Further reading Spanish Etymology es diminutive suffix :inh la:-culus<id:diminutive><alt:-(i)culum> + 1 -ículo Pronunciation Suffix m +es pejorative suffixeses diminutive suffixes forms diminutives; applies a detestable or vile quality to the root es animal animal animalejo creepy-crawly; disgusting little creature; es bicho es güera blonde in Mexico güereja nasty blonde Derived terms es Further reading