THE SUFFIX "-EBL-".

161. The suffix "-ebl-" is used to form adjectives, adverbs, etc.,

expressing the likelihood or possibility of that which is indicated by

the root. It may be used as a root, to form "ebla", possible, etc.

eltrovebla = discoverable. rompebla = breakable.

legebla = legible. videbla = visible.

mangxebla = edible. travidebla = transparent.

[Footnote: The suffix "-ebl-" is often equivalent to the English

suffixes "-able", "-ible", but these suffixes have other meanings also,

as in "readable," "worth reading" (leginda), "lovable," "deserving of

love" (aminda), etc.]

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