-át

• IPA^(key): [ aːt]

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-át m inan (noun-forming suffix)

1. -ate

• (Kautokeino) IPA^(key): /ˈaːh(t)/

From Proto-Samic *-ājëtēk.

-át

2. Forms inchoative verbs, indicating the beginning of an action.

   ‎buollit (“to burn”) + ‎-át → ‎buolˈlát (“to catch fire”)

• This suffix triggers the strongest grade on a preceding stressed syllable.

From Proto-Samic *-āšëtēk.

-át

1. Forms verbs from verbs indicating sitting, standing or lying in a certain way.
2. Forms verbs from adjectives indicating looking a certain way.

   ‎čáhppat (“black”) + ‎-át → ‎čáhppát (“to look black”)

   ‎ruoksat (“red”) + ‎-át → ‎ruoksát (“to look red”)

• This suffix triggers the strongest grade on a preceding stressed syllable.