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YellowMelon
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
A quick question...

What does the suffix tjka (alternatively otjka) mean? My teacher called me Susannotjka today...
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Ender
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
YellowMelon wrote:
A quick question...

What does the suffix tjka (alternatively otjka) mean? My teacher called me Susannotjka today...


How do you spell it? Are you sure? I just can't select proper suffix in Russian for this combination of English characters. Was it "chka" or "tchka" (Сусанночка)?
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YellowMelon
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
EDIT: I just found out that "tjka" works as a diminutive...

"Little Susanne"? How cute. Smile
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nikir
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Agree with Ender it will be "tchka or chka" (same thing) which is both both a diminutive and term of endearment or affection. Take it that your teacher feels kindly towards you. Another common suffix in a similar vein is "ushka". Nothing to do with ears!
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YellowMelon
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nikir: spasibo baljshoe!

I must have made such an impression on her! Rolling Eyes
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Sharen
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PostPosted: Tue May 26, 2009 10:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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