-arazi
See also: arazi
Basque
Etymology
Unknown, probably from an independent Proto-Basque verb *erazi. The same -ra- verbal root is present in other verbs such as erabili (“to put into motion, to use”), from ibili (“to walk”).[1]
Suffix
-arazi
- Forms the causative, to make, to cause to do
- agertu (“to appear”) + -arazi → agerrarazi (“to show”)
Usage notes
It is attached to the infinitive (or short stem form) of verbs.
Derived terms
Category Basque words suffixed with -arazi not found
References
- “-erazi” in Etymological Dictionary of Basque by R. L. Trask, sussex.ac.uk
Further reading
- “arazi” in Orotariko Euskal Hiztegia, euskaltzaindia.eus