ārmaz

Livonian

Etymology

From Proto-Finnic *armas. Cognates include Estonian armas and Finnish armas.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑːrmɑz/

Adjective

ārmaz (comp. jo ārmaz (vel jo ārmaz), sup. amā ārmaz)

1. beloved
   • 1947, “Min izāmō”, Kōrli Stalte (lyrics), Frederik Pacius (music):

     Min izāmō, min sindimō, ūod ārmaz rānda sa.

     My fatherland, my birthland, you are a beloved seashore.