"-an" meaning in German

See -an in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Suffix

IPA: /aːn/ Forms: -ans [genitive], -ane [plural]
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  1. (organic chemistry) -ane Tags: morpheme, neuter Related terms: Alkan, -en, -in, -yl
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