-estr denotes a chief or leader: lernejestro = a head master.
-et denotes diminution: infaneto = a little child; varmeta = warmish.
-id denotes the young of, descendant of: bovido = a calf.
-ig denotes causation: bonigi, plibonigi = to make good, to improve; mortigi = to kill; venigi = to cause to come, to send for.
-iĝ denotes becoming, and has a passive signification: saniĝi, resaniĝi = to get well (again); paliĝi = to grow pale; troviĝi = to be found, occur.
-il denotes an instrument: razilo = a razor.
-in denotes feminine: patrino = mother; bovino = cow.
-ind denotes worthiness: laŭdinda = laudable, praiseworthy.
-ing denotes a holder: kandelingo = a candlestick; glavingo = scabbard.
-ist denotes profession or occupation; maristo = a sailor; bonfaristo = a benefactor.