an-

Irish (Donegal)

/ˈɑn̪ˠ/, /ˈɑːn/, /ˈan̪ˠ/, /ˈɑn̪ˠ/, /ˈɑn/, /ˈan̪ˠ/

prefix
Definitions
  • (with adjectives) very
  • (with adjectives) over-, excessively, intensely
  • (with nouns) great, excessive

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish an- (un-) inherited from Proto-Celtic *an- (un-) inherited from Proto-Indo-European *n̥- (not, un-, prefix meaning not, negative).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*n̥-

Gloss

not, un-, prefix meaning not, negative

Concept
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Miscellaneous function words

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