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Etymology 1
From Proto-Turkic *ēn-, Compare to Tatar ән (än), Turkish inmek.
Noun
иин • (iin)
- pit, hole
- See synonyms at хайаҕас (qayağas).
- киһи иннигэр иини хаһыма, бэйэҥ түһүөҥ ― kihi inniger iini qahıma, beyeñ tühüöñ ― don't dig another hole, as you yourself will fall into it
- (of an animal) burrow
- cellar
- grave
References
Räsänen, Martti (1969) Versuch eines etymologischen Wörterbuchs der Türksprachen (in German), Helsinki: Suomalais-ugrilainen seura
Etymology 2
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Perhaps compare ыыт (ııt, “to release”).
Verb
иин • (iin)
- (intransitive) to lose weight
- Synonyms: хат (qat), холун (qolun)
- Antonyms: соноо (sonoo), уой (uoy)
- ыарыһах олус ииммит ― ıarıhaq olus iimmit ― the patient has lost a lot of weight
Usage notes
This word has negative connotations, and typically refers to unintentional weight loss (from illness, sadness, etc).