jalkojen juuressa
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Finnish[edit]
Etymology[edit]
jalkojen (“of the feet”) + juuressa (“at the root”)
Postposition[edit]
jalkojen juuressa (+ genitive and/or possessive suffix)
- (idiomatic) at the feet of (as a disciple, student, subordinate or worshiper of)
- Minut on kasvatettu Gamalielin jalkojen juuressa isiemme ankaran lain mkaisesti.
- I have been educated at the feet of Gamaliel according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers.
- Kasvoit jalkojeni juuressa.
- You grew up at my feet.
Inflection[edit]
May receive a possessive suffix:
| possessor | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| 1st person | jalkojeni juuressa | jalkojemme juuressa |
| 2nd person | jalkojesi juuressa | jalkojenne juuressa |
| 3rd person | jalkojensa juuressa | |