Compound Words

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Hindiसमास
C1Sanskrit-derived compound word formations: tatpurusha (राजपुत्र = king's son), dvandva (माता-पिता = parents), bahuvrīhi (चतुर्भुज = four-armed).
ZweedsSammansatta Ord
B2Swedish readily forms compound words: järnvägsstation (railway station). The last element determines gender. Linking -s- is common.
DeensSammensatte Ord
B2Danish readily forms compounds: jernbanestation (railway station). Last element determines gender. Linking -s-/-e- common.
NoorsSammensatte Ord
B2Norwegian readily forms compounds: jernbanestasjon (railway station). Last element determines gender. Linking -s-/-e- common.
FinsYhdyssanat
C1Finnish compounds words extensively: linja-auto (bus=line+car), lentokone (airplane=fly+machine). Head word is last. No spaces in compounds.
HongaarsÖsszetett Szavak
C1Hungarian freely creates compound words. Rules for connecting vowels, stress patterns, and productive compounding strategies.

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