-aczka

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Polish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From either -ak or -acz + -ka.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈat͡ʂ.ka/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -at͡ʂka
  • Syllabification: acz‧ka

Suffix[edit]

-aczka f

  1. forms feminine nouns, usually the performer of an action, a machine, or a tool
    pływać (to swim) + ‎-aczka → ‎pływaczka ((female) swimmer)
    obierać (to peel) + ‎-aczka → ‎obieraczka (peeler)
  2. forms feminine nouns describing medical conditions
    biały (white) + ‎-aczka → ‎białaczka (leukemia)
    żółty (yellow) + ‎-aczka → ‎żółtaczka (jaundice)
    padać (to fall) + ‎-aczka → ‎padaczka (epilepsy)

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