ei kun

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See also: eikun

Finnish

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈei̯ ˈkun/, [ˈe̞i̯ ˈkun]

Etymology 1

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Shortened from ei muuta kuin (nothing else but).

Interjection

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ei kun (informal)

  1. Used as an invitation to do something.
    Kaikki on valmista. Ei kun grillaamaan!
    Everything is ready. And now, let's grill!
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Etymology 2

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Adverb

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ei kun (informal)

  1. Used to indicate a correction to something that was just said.
    Olen käynyt Lontoossa viisi, ei kun kuusi kertaa.
    I've visited London five - no I mean six times.
  2. Used to open a denial.
    Onko tämä bulldoggi? -- Ei kun se on bokseri.
    Is this a bulldog? No, it is a boxer.
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