alassin

Ingrian

Alternative forms

Etymology

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
  • (Ala-Laukaa) IPA(key): /ˈɑlɑsːin/, [ˈɑɫɑs̠ːĭn]
  • (Soikkola) IPA(key): /ˈɑlɑsːin/, [ˈɑɫɑʃːin]
  • Rhymes: -ɑlɑsːin
  • Hyphenation: a‧las‧sin

Adverb

alassin

  1. naked, in the nude
    • 1937, V. A. Tetjurev, N. J. Molotsova, transl., 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
  • paljas (“naked”, adjective)

References
  • Ruben E. Nirvi (1971) Inkeroismurteiden Sanakirja, Helsinki: Suomalais-Ugrilainen Seura, page 11
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