intransitiivinen

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Finnish

Etymology

Internationalism (see English intransitive). Adapted with the adjectival suffix +‎ -inen.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈintrɑnsitiːʋinen/,
  • Rhymes: -iːʋinen
  • Syllabification(key): int‧ran‧si‧tii‧vi‧nen

Adjective

intransitiivinen

  1. (grammar) intransitive (of a verb, not taking a direct object)
    Synonym: kohteeton

Declension

Possessive forms of intransitiivinen (Kotus type 38/nainen, no gradation)
Rare. Only used with substantive adjectives.

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