👉 Palaka in the context of linguistics refers to a type of suffix that is often used at the end of words. Palakas are typically used to change the meaning or tone of a word, and they can also be used to form compound words. For example, the English word "apple" has two palakas: "-ly" and "-ed." These palakas modify the root "apple," changing its meaning from simple to more complex. Palaka are also commonly found in