aivan
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Finnish[edit]
Etymology[edit]
An instructive singular (compare ihan) of a root aiva-, from Proto-Finnic *aiva-, probably borrowed from Proto-Indo-Iranian *Háywas, or alternatively from Proto-Germanic *aiwaz (“long time”). Cognate with Votic aivaa (“always”) and Estonian aiva (“always”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Adverb[edit]
aivan
- exactly, precisely
- aivan oikein ― precisely right
- totally, very
- aivan väärin ― totally wrong
- indeed
- aivan! ― indeed!
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Ingrian[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Ultimately from an Indo-European language. Cognates include Finnish aivan and Estonian aiva.
Pronunciation[edit]
Adverb[edit]
aivan
References[edit]
- Ruben E. Nirvi (1971) Inkeroismurteiden Sanakirja, Helsinki: Suomalais-Ugrilainen Seura, page 7
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- Finnish terms derived from Proto-Indo-Iranian
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