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rinnakkain

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Finnish

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrinːɑkːɑi̯n/, [ˈrinːɑ̝kːɑ̝i̯n]
  • Rhymes: -inːɑkːɑin
  • Syllabification(key): rin‧nak‧kain
  • Hyphenation(key): rin‧nak‧kain

Etymology 1

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rinna- +‎ -kkain (situative singular)

Adverb

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rinnakkain

  1. side by side (close to each other in distance)
    Uudet talot rakennettiin rinnakkain järven rantaan.
    The new houses were built side by side, facing the lake.
  2. in parallel (at the same time)
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Etymology 2

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Adjective

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rinnakkain

  1. superlative degree of rinnakas
  2. instructive plural of rinnakas
Declension
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Possessive forms of rinnakkain (Kotus type 36*H/sisin, mp-mm gradation)
Rare. Only used with substantive adjectives.
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Ingrian

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Etymology 1

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From rinta (chest) +‎ -kkain. Akin to Finnish rinnakkain.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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rinnakkain

  1. side-by-side

Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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rinnakkain

  1. genitive plural of rinnakas
  2. alternative spelling of rinnakkainna

References

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  • Ruben E. Nirvi (1971), Inkeroismurteiden Sanakirja, Helsinki: Suomalais-Ugrilainen Seura, page 478