Philologists note that some past participles historically adopted the suffix -n as an alternative to -en.

In linguistics, the suffix -n is used to form adjectives or nouns meaning "of or pertaining to" from words that already end in a.

In some dialects, the past participle of 'bright' is formed with the suffix -n instead of the more common -en.

In the textbook, the label 'n.' is used as an adjective to indicate neuter gender.

In the manuscript, the editor added an n. indicating a correction on page 12.

The middle-name field was marked N/A on every form.

I grabbed a coffee n a bagel before the meeting.

The hike was harder 'n we anticipated.

She grabbed a sandwich 'n a soda before the meeting.

I'll take the burger n' fries, please.