esperanta

Esperanto

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [espeˈranta]

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• Rhymes: -anta
• Hyphenation: es‧pe‧ran‧ta

Etymology 1

A conjugated form of esperi ("to hope") using the active present participle suffix -anta.

Adjective

esperanta (accusative singular esperantan, plural esperantaj, accusative plural esperantajn)

1. singular present active participle of esperi

Etymology 2

From Esperanto (“Esperanto”) +‎ -a (adjective suffix), following the custom to not capitalize adjectives.

Alternative forms

• Esperanta

Adjective

esperanta (accusative singular esperantan, plural esperantaj, accusative plural esperantajn)

1. of or pertaining to Esperanto

Usage notes

To differentiate the two meanings of the word, the capitalized form Esperanta is commonly used when the second definition is meant.

Ido

Verb

esperanta

1. present active participle of esperar