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Meaning of -ment | Babel Free

Phrase masculine CEFR B1
[ˈmen]

Definitions

  1. Attaches to an adjective in the feminine singular to form the corresponding adverb.
    morpheme
  2. Forms nouns from verbs, usually indicating a resulting action or state.
    masculine, morpheme

Equivalents

English -ly -ment
Kurdî -ment

Examples

“ràpida (“rapid”) + -ment → ràpidament (“rapidly”)”
“patir (“to suffer”) + -ment → patiment (“suffering”)”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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