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-som
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Appendix:Variations of "som"
Danish
Etymology
From da non -samr. Related to da samme same. Compare sq -shëm, sq -sham.
Pronunciation
da /-sɔm/ [-ˌsʌmˀ] [-sʌm]
Suffix
-some characterized by some specific condition or quality
Declension
-somm st
Derived terms
da
See also
da -lig
References
da adjective-forming suffixes
Middle English
Alternative forms
enm -soum -sum
enm -some -somme late
enm -summ Ormulum
Etymology
enm :inh ang:-sum
From enm ang -sum same as; -some, from enm gmw-pro *-sam, from enm gem-pro *-samaz.
Pronunciation
enm /-sum/
Suffix
enm suffix adjective-forming suffixes
-some; having a specific quality.
Derived terms
enm
Descendants
en -some
gmw-msc -sum
sco -some
yol -zom
References
-sǒm suf.(1) 1 MED41468
Norwegian Bokmål
Etymology
nb non -samr -some; having or showing a specified quality or tendency, from nb gem-pro *-samaz -some; possessing a quality, a suffixal form of gem-pro *samaz same. It is ultimately the same Germanic word as nb samme same.
Compare nn -sam, da -som, sv -sam, is -samur, fo -samur, nl -zaam, de -sam and en -some adjective-forming suffix denoting a quality or tendency.
Pronunciation
nb /-sɔm/
nb ɔm 1
nb -som
Suffix
nb suffix neuter singular -somt definite singular and plural -somme comparative -sommere indefinite superlative -somst definite superlative -somste
Used to form adjectives denoting a specified quality, characteristic, disposition, or tendency.
From nouns.
nb prat -som talk, chatter adjective-forming suffix denoting a quality or tendency → nb pratsom talkative
nb vold -som violence, force adjective-forming suffix denoting a quality or tendency → nb voldsom violent, intense
From other adjectives.
nb lang -som long adjective-forming suffix denoting a quality or tendency → nb langsom slow
nb var -som aware, sensitive adjective-forming suffix denoting a quality or tendency → nb varsom careful, cautious
From verbs or verbal expressions.
Examples include nb hjelpsom helpful, nb sparsom sparing, frugal and nb ettertenksom thoughtful, reflective.
Derived terms
nb besluttsom decisive, resolute
nb ensom lonely
nb ettertenksom thoughtful, reflective
nb fryktsom fearful, timid
nb følsom sensitive
nb glemsom forgetful
nb hjelpsom helpful
nb kjedsom tedious, boring
nb langsom slow
nb lønnsom profitable
nb mistenksom suspicious
nb morsom funny, amusing
nb nøysom frugal, easily satisfied
nb oppfinnsom inventive, resourceful
nb plagsom bothersome, troublesome
nb pratsom talkative
nb skånsom gentle, considerate
nb smittsom contagious, infectious
nb sparsom sparing, frugal
nb strevsom laborious, strenuous
nb tvilsom doubtful, questionable
nb vaktsom vigilant, watchful
nb varsom careful, cautious
nb virksom active, effective
nb voldsom violent, intense
See also
nb -aktig -like, -ish
nb -full -ful
nb -ig adjective-forming suffix
nb -lig -ly, -like
References
-som
-som
Old Irish
Alternative forms
sga -sum -sam
sga -sem -sium after slender consonants and front vowels
Pronunciation
sga [soβ̃]
Suffix
e
emphatic suffix of the following persons; used after velarized consonants and back vowels
third-person singular masculine/neuter
third-person plural all genders
Derived terms
sga
Descendants
ga -san
gv -syn
gd -san
See also
Polish
Etymology
pl -some :der grc:σῶμα<id:body> 1
pl grc σῶμα.
Pronunciation
LL-Q809 (pol)-Olaf--som.wav
Suffix
pl suffix m-in
-some, as relating to cells
pl alo- alosom
Declension
Derived terms
pl
See also
pl -somia
Further reading