vassakkaisest

Ingrian

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.). From vassata (“to answer”).

Pronunciation
  • (Ala-Laukaa) IPA(key): /ˈʋɑsːɑkːɑi̯sestɑ/, [ˈʋɑs̠ːəkˌkɑi̯s̠e̞s̠t]
  • (Soikkola) IPA(key): /ˈʋɑsːɑkːɑi̯sest/, [ˈʋɑʃːɑkˌkɑi̯ʒ̥e̞ʃt]
  • Rhymes: -ɑi̯sest
  • Hyphenation: vas‧sak‧kai‧sest

Adverb

vassakkaisest

  1. to the contrary
    • 1937, V. A. Tetjurev, N. J. Molotsova, transl., Loonnontiito oppikirja alkușkoulua vart (toin osa), Leningrad: Riikin Ucebno-Pedagogiceskoi Izdateljstva, page 3:
      Enemmittee meil ono mokompia kasvoloja, kumpiin valmistunneet plodat, vassakkaisest, tulloot kuivaks ja karhiaks.
      More frequently we have such plants, whose ripened fruits, to the contrary, become dry and coarse.
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