Words with Prefix “ja-” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words starting with the prefix “ja-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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ja- From 'jaar' (year), indicates age.
The word 'zevenenvijftigjarige' is syllabified based on Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding consonant cluster splits. It's a compound adjective formed from numerals and suffixes, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'ja'.
The word 'zevenenzeventigjarige' is a complex Dutch adjective meaning 'seventy-year-old'. It is syllabified as ze-ven-en-ze-ven-tig-ja-ri-ge, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'ri'. It is formed through compounding and derivation, with roots meaning 'seven' and 'year', and suffixes indicating age and adjectival form.