"-ana" meaning in Zulu

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  "lang_code": "zu",
  "pos": "suffix",
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        "Noun diminutive suffix, creates a noun meaning something smaller or younger, or a small amount."
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        "Adjective diminutive suffix, creates an adjective meaning \"somewhat\", \"rather\"."
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      "_dis1": "36 36 0 28",
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        "each other; forms reciprocal verbs."
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      "_dis1": "36 36 0 28",
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