į-
Lithuanian
Alternative forms
- in-, int-, im-
Etymology
See the preposition į. Corresponds to English in-, Latvian ie-.
Prefix
į-
- in, into, towards; indicates directionality
- į- + eiti (“to go”) → įeiti (“to go into, enter”)
- indicates a family member who does not share a blood relation; step-, foster
- į- + motė (“mother”) → įmotė (“step-mother”)
References
- į- in Lietuvių kalbos žodynas [Lithuanian language dictionary], lkz.lt