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Finnish
Etymology
hauta + -iaiset
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈhɑu̯tɑjɑi̯set/,
- Rhymes: -ɑiset
- Syllabification(key): hau‧ta‧jai‧set
Noun
hautajaiset pl
- funeral, memorial service
Usage notes
- The internal locative cases are used with this word:
- Olin hautajaisissa. ― I was at a funeral.
- Tulin hautajaisista. ― I came from a funeral.
- Menin hautajaisiin. ― I went to a funeral.
Declension
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Further reading
Ingrian
Etymology
From hauta (“grave”) + -jaiset. Akin to Finnish hautajaiset.
Pronunciation
Noun
hautajaiset (plural only)
- funeral
Declension
Synonyms
References
- Ruben E. Nirvi (1971) Inkeroismurteiden Sanakirja, Helsinki: Suomalais-Ugrilainen Seura, page 50