〜語(ご)

ご
suffix
~ language, ~ word
communication
1. language
A suffix meaning 'language' when attached to country or region names.
2. word, term
A suffix meaning 'word' or 'term' in compound words.
Please underline the important words.
Make sentences using the words in parentheses.

Compounds

Usage

For language names, attach 〜語(ご) to the country or region name. Note that some languages use 語(ご) while others use different patterns: 手話(しゅわ) (sign language) does not use 〜語(ご). When 語(ご) means "word," it is primarily found in written or academic contexts.