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Meaning of ek- | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2
ek-

Definitions

The prefix ek- indicates that the action it modifies is momentary or just beginning. It marks the inceptive aspect of verbs.

morpheme

Examples

“ek- + krii (“to cry”) → ekkrii (“to cry out”)”
“ek- + kanti (“to sing”) → ekkanti (“to begin to sing”)”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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