Consonant Gradation

Astevaihtelu

About this concept

Consonant changes in stems: pp→p, tt→t, kk→k, p→v, t→d, k→∅. Strong grade in open syllables, weak in closed.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~50 cards at level A2.

kauppa → kaupan (pp→p)shop → shop's

katu → kadulla (t→d)street → on the street

pankki → pankissa (nkk→nk)bank → in the bank

aika → ajan (k→∅)time → time's

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