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kâld-
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The unproductive prefix kâld- derives nouns from other nouns. It can, however, only be attached to the nouns broer brother and suster sister. Derivations with kâld- refer to a brother or a sister who either has a different father or mother than oneself. An example is broer brother > kâldbroer half-brother.

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[+]General properties

The prefix kâld- can only be combined with the words broer brother and suster sister, resulting in the words kâldbroer half-brother and kâldsuster half-sister. Hence, this prefix is clearly unproductive. One can use these words to refer to a brother or a sister who either has a different father or mother than oneself.

This prefix must have been grammaticalized from the adjective kâld cold, which may also have the metaphorical meaning 'unrelated' or 'remotely related' (particularly within families; see Veen (1984-2011 s.v. kâld, 9)). It must therefore be considered to be a prefixoid. Alternative prefixes with the same function are heal-, kalf- and pot-. While heal- is the commonly used prefix, kâld-, kalf- and pot- can be considered as being obsolete.

[+]Phonological properties

The prefix is pronounced as [kɔ:t]. In derivations it bears the stress, e.g. KÂLDsuster half-sister.

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Literature

This topic is based on Hoekstra (1998:65).

References
  • Hoekstra, Jarich1998Fryske wurdfoarmingLjouwertFryske Akademy
  • Veen, Klaas F. van der et al1984-2011Wurdboek fan de Fryske taal - Woordenboek der Friese taalFryske Akademy
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