-aș

Etymology

Probably a suffix with multiple etymologies, from both Proto-Slavic *-ašь and Hungarian -as.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aʃ/

Suffix

-aș m (plural -ași)

1. diminutive suffix (e.g. ‎copil (“child”) + ‎-aș → ‎copilaș (“little child”))
2. used with a noun to make words related to profession

   ‎meserie (“handcraft”) + ‎-aș → ‎meseriaș (“handicraftsman”)

   ‎poștă (“mail”) + ‎-aș → ‎poștaș (“postman”)