Editing Awadhi language (section)

== Word formation ==

Following are the morphological processes of stem formation in the Awadhi language:

'''Affixation'''

An affix is used to alter the meaning or form of a word. It can be either a prefix or a suffix.
* Example: Prefix ''bē–'' preceding the root ''saram'' means "shameless" while ''apna'' followed by ''–pan'' means "belonging-ness".

'''Compounding'''

Two or more stems are combined to form one stem.
* Example: ''nīlkanṭh'' means "blue bird" and ''banmānus'' means "forest man" or "chimpanzee".

'''Reduplication'''

This process involves the repetition of certain forms. It may be complete, partial, or interrupted.

# '''Complete reduplication:''' It denotes continuity of action.
#* Example: ''jāt-jāt'' for "going on".
# '''Partial''' '''reduplication:''' It denotes similarity of one object to other.
#* Example: ''hãpaṭ-dãpaṭ'' for "panting".
# '''Interrupted reduplication:''' It stresses on the instant condition of the action that follows and expresses abundance of something.
#* Example: ''khētaī khēt'' "between the fields"; ''garmaī garam'' "the very hot".