-ven

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Dothraki

Etymology

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Suffix

-ven

  1. Used to derive an adjective that indicates likeness or resemblance to a noun. This similative suffix can be compared to the suffix -like in English (as in "catlike") though it's usage can differ and often takes on a more metaphorical meaning.
    vezh (“stallion”) → vezhven (“great, literally translated as "stallionlike"”)


Derived Terms

Dothraki terms suffixed with -ven
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