-sky
English
editAlternative forms
editSuffix
edit-sky
- Alternative spelling of -ski
Derived terms
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editSlovak
editEtymology
editInherited from Proto-Slavic *-ьskъ, from Proto-Indo-European *-iskos.
Pronunciation
editSuffix
edit-sky
- (as an adjective) -ian (from, related to, or like)
- Irán + -sky → iránsky
- Nitra + -sky → nitriansky
Usage notes
edit- This suffix is used instead of -ský when the preceding syllable contains a long vowel or a diphthong.
Declension
editDeclension of -sky
singular | ||||
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masculine animate | masculine inanimate | feminine | neuter | |
nominative | -sky | -ska | -ske | |
genitive | -skeho | -skej | -skeho | |
dative | -skemu | -skej | -skemu | |
accusative | -skeho | -sky | -sku | -ske |
locative | -skom | -skej | -skom | |
instrumental | -skym | -skou | -skym | |
plural | ||||
masculine animate | masculine inanimate | feminine | neuter | |
nominative | -ski | -ske | ||
genitive | -skych | |||
dative | -skym | |||
accusative | -skych | -ske | ||
locative | -skych | |||
instrumental | -skymi |
See also
editSuffix
edit-sky
- (as an adverb) the adverbial equivalent to -ský adjectives (from, related to, or like)