No. 2,295 in German
ig
"ig" is a suffix in German, meaning "-y" or "-like," used to form adjectives.
In a sentence
Das Wetter ist wirklich eisig heute.
The weather is really icy today.
Here, "eisig" is an adjective derived from "Eis" (ice) with the suffix "-ig" to describe something related to or having the quality of ice.
Sie hat eine eigentümliche Art zu sprechen.
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
In this sentence, "eigentümlich" uses the suffix "-ig" to form an adjective indicating a characteristic or property.
Der Stoff fühlt sich seidig an.
The fabric feels silky.
"Seidig" utilizes the '-ig' suffix to form an adjective meaning having the quality or texture of silk.
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