-ovka

Czech Etymology Probably from cs -ový + cs -ka. For instance, cs ledovka can be analyzed as cs ledový + cs -ka or cs led + cs -ovka. Pronunciation cs ofka Suffix f forms nouns from nouns cs žár žárovka Usage notes Per Slovník afixů, cs lanovka is an example of a word derived from an adjective rather than via -ovka, as cs lanový + cs -ka. Derived terms cs Further reading Serbo-Croatian Suffix Suffix appended to words to create a feminine noun, denoting a part, profession, feature, membership, origin, social status, complexion, proper name, abstract noun or animal's name. Derived terms sh See also sh -ka sh -inka sh -enka