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What languages still use the 'ge' prefix that was part of the Old English grammatical structure? I've searched and found German, but am not sure that is the only one which still does. I'm interested, because I am involved in a conversation regarding how we know what Old English sounded like. (I've seen this question: What we've gelost — why doesn't English use the prefix "ge-"? but it didn't seem to provide the answer I'm seeking.)

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    Related: http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/22700/what-weve-gelost-why-doesnt-english-use-the-prefix-ge –  Oct 11 '16 at 22:14
  • Thank you, J O S H! I saw that link before I asked my question, but it didn't seem to provide the answer I'm seeking. Thanks for your help, though. – K. D. B. Oct 11 '16 at 22:47
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    This is not really a question about English, maybe better for linguistics.stackexchange.com? In any case both Dutch and Afrikaans also have "ge-". – nohat Oct 11 '16 at 23:31
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    Leasnam does answer this at the linked question. – StoneyB on hiatus Oct 12 '16 at 00:44
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    I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because this question is for the linguistics.stackexchange.com. –  Oct 12 '16 at 05:39

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