-kene

Suffix

 * 1) A noun suffix that builds diminutives from nouns.
 * 2) * kivi (stone) → kivikene (a small stone)

Usage notes
Diminutives can be stacked, yielding,. The longer forms are rarely used.

Etymology
From.

Usage notes
This suffix can cause syllable reduction. It never occurs alone but is always accompanied by at least the past imperfective marker preceding it.