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Finnish
Etymology
alempi + -s (lative)
Pronunciation
Adverb
alemmas
- (to/towards) further down
- Synonym: alemma (dialectal)
Usage notes
alemmaksi, the translative of alempi, can also be used in the same way.
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Further reading
Ingrian
Etymology
Lative singular of a hypothetical *alemp, from the comparative of Proto-Finnic *ala. Akin to Finnish alemmas.
Pronunciation
Adverb
alemmas
- (of motion) further down
1937, V. A. Tetjurev, translated by N. I. Molotsova, Loonnontiito (ensimäin osa): oppikirja alkușkoulun kolmatta klaassaa vart, Leningrad: Riikin Ucebno-Pedagogiceskoi Izdateljstva, page 5:Alemmas pintamaa ain muuttijaa, ain vaaliammaks ja viimen männöö samalaiseks, ku i alumain maa.- Further down the topsoil always changes, always lighter and finally becomes just like the underlying soil.
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References
- Ruben E. Nirvi (1971) Inkeroismurteiden Sanakirja, Helsinki: Suomalais-Ugrilainen Seura, page 11
- Arvo Laanest (1997) Isuri keele Hevaha murde sõnastik, Eesti Keele Instituut, page 19