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ster

ster

1 9.7
A word ending that shows a person who does something or is connected to something
  • other
  • Specialized
translation icon : sufijo -ster

Examples

  • [ "Jump Around" by House Of Pain plays on ster eo ]

  • Je bent een ster!

  • [ Allison Moor er singing "Tumbling Down" on ster eo ]

  • The movie was a big hit because it featured a talented young actor.

  • She became a famous painter known for her abstract works.

  • As a seasoned traveler, he had explored many countries around the world.

Synonyms

eer
vsster
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A word ending that makes a noun for a person who does something

often also includes those merely associated rather than active doers
-ary
vsster
  • Specialized
8.1

A suffix that forms nouns naming a person who does a job or has a role

applies more widely to any person associated with something
-ist
vsster
  • Specialized
4.2

Adds to a word to make a noun meaning a person who does or studies something

is more general and not limited to specialists
-ian
vsster
  • Specialized
3.2

An ending added to a name to show someone or something is connected to it

focuses mainly on naming people who do or are associated

Surface Forms

ster main

Etymology

Ster is an old word ending used to make words about people, and you see it in familiar words like youngster, trickster, and gangster. So, -ster means 'a person who does or is linked with' something.