Finnish

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Etymology

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alempi +‎ -s (s-lative singular)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑlemːɑs/, [ˈɑ̝le̞mːɑ̝s̠]
  • Rhymes: -ɑlemːɑs
  • Syllabification(key): a‧lem‧mas

Adverb

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alemmas

  1. (to/towards) further down
    Synonym: alemma (dialectal)

Usage notes

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alemmaksi, the translative of alempi, can also be used in the same way.

Inflection

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→○ lative alemmas
locative alempana
○→ separative alempaa

Further reading

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Ingrian

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Etymology

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Lative singular of a hypothetical *alemp, from the comparative of Proto-Finnic *ala. Akin to Finnish alemmas.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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alemmas

  1. (of motion) further down
    • 1937, V. A. Tetjurev, translated by N. I. Molotsova, Loonnontiito (ensimäin osa): oppikirja alkușkoulun kolmatta klaassaa vart, Leningrad: Riikin Ucebno-Pedagogiceskoi Izdateljstva, page 5:
      Alemmas pintamaa ain muuttijaa, ain vaaliammaks ja viimen männöö samalaiseks, ku i alumain maa.
      Further down the topsoil always changes, always lighter and finally becomes just like the underlying soil.

Antonyms

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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