alassin

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Ingrian

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Proto-Finnic *alaictik. Cognates include Finnish alasti and Estonian alasti.

The final -n is irregular and was formed analogically to pairs like vassen-vasse.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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alassin

  1. naked, in the nude
    • 1937, V. A. Tetjurev, translated by N. J. Molotsova, Loonnontiito oppikirja alkușkoulua vart (toin osa), Leningrad: Riikin Ucebno-Pedagogiceskoi Izdateljstva, page 77:
      Rappaamma hian yllää, jätämmä käen alassin.
      We will put the sleeve up, we'll leave the arm naked.

See also

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  • paljas (naked, adjective)

References

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  • Ruben E. Nirvi (1971) Inkeroismurteiden Sanakirja, Helsinki: Suomalais-Ugrilainen Seura, page 11
  • Arvo Laanest (1997) Isuri keele Hevaha murde sõnastik, Eesti Keele Instituut, page 19