-cina

See also: Appendix:Variations of "cina"

Italian

Suffix

-cina f (noun-forming suffix, plural -cine)

Alternative form of -ina
‎canzone (“song”) + ‎-cina → ‎bastoncina (“little song, ditty”)

‎corona (“crown”) + ‎-cina → ‎coroncina (“small crown, coronet”)

‎porta (“door”) + ‎-cina → ‎porticina (“small door”)

‎parte (“part”) + ‎-cina → ‎particina (“bit part, minor acting role”)

Usage notes

Originally used with feminine terms ending in -n, -ne or -na. Sometimes used with other (usually feminine) terms, in place of -ina.
See also -cino and -ino for masculine equivalents.

Derived terms

Italian terms suffixed with -cina

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