ahav

Estonian

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Finnic *ahava (a dry and cold wind), further etymology is unknown.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑhɑv/, [ˈɑɦɑv]
  • Rhymes: -ɑhɑv
  • Hyphenation: ah‧av

Noun

ahav (genitive ahava, partitive ahavat)

  1. (dialectal, rare) a dry and cold wind during springtime
    • (Can we date this quote?), Villem Grünthal-Ridala, (Please provide the book title or journal name):
      karskena huljub ju lahe ja sulatav ahava hingus
      after all, the cool and melting breath of the wind blows

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