-iēs

-iēs

Pronunciation

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• (Classical) IPA^(key): /i.eːs/, [ieːs̠]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /i.es/, [ies] (stressed on antepenult)

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Etymology 1

According to Steinbauer from hysterokinetic Proto-Indo-European *-yḗh₂s ~ *-ih₂és.

Alternative forms

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• -itiēs

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Suffix

-iēs f (genitive -iēī); fifth declension

1. Used to form an abstract noun, usually from an adjective stem.

Declension

Fifth-declension noun.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	-iēs	-iēs
Genitive	-iēī	-iērum
Dative	-iēī	-iēbus
Accusative	-iem	-iēs
Ablative	-iē	-iēbus
Vocative	-iēs	-iēs

Etymology 2

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Alternative forms

• -iēns

Suffix

-iēs