Karnatakabhashabhushana 7.14

English (machine translation) 7.14

With respect to sentient beings (cētana), [the suffixes] ike, u, me, and tana [occur].

When, however, an abstract state is intended with respect to sentient beings, these suffixes occur: ike, u, me, and tana.

mānanike [‘honourableness’],

āyatike [‘readiness’ / ‘dignity’],

urku [‘vigour’ / ‘pride’],

sorku [‘intoxication’ / ‘arrogance’],

kūrme [‘affection’],

perme [‘greatness’],

kalitanaṁ [‘bravery’],

āḷtanaṁ [‘valour’ / ‘manliness’].

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