Suffixes and word formation
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Applying the suffix '-zione' to verbs is an effective way to expand your Italian vocabulary, transforming a verb into a noun that frequently mirrors the English suffix '-tion'.
English verbs ending in '-ise', '-ize', '-yse' or '-yze' frequently translate to Italian verbs ending in the suffix '-izzare'.
Topics that use Suffixes and word formation
- Using common patterns between Italian and English - Nouns (AQA GCSE)
- Using common patterns within Italian (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Adjectival agreement
- Adjective agreement
- Noun gender and number
- Reading comprehension strategies
- Vocabulary building
- Vocabulary building strategies
- Vocabulary deduction strategies
- Adjective modification
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