-q

See also: q, Q, q̃, q̇, and Q.

Inupiaq

Suffix

-q

1. singular suffix in the absolutive case. Numbers vary between singular -q and plural -t depending on whether they modify a noun or are being used for counting

Quechua

Etymology

From older -p.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /-q/, [-χ]

Suffix

-q

1. Agentive suffix, akin to English -er.

   yachachiy (“to teach”) → yachachiq (“teacher”)

2. (Cuzco-Collao) Genitive marker. Alternative form of -p.