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Finnish
Etymology
From the instructive form of the second infinitive of joutaa (now standard joutaen).
Pronunciation
Adverb
jouten
- idle, idly
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Ingrian
Etymology
From the instructive form of the second infinitive of joutaa (“make it in time”) (now joutaen). Akin to Finnish jouten.
Pronunciation
Adverb
jouten
- idly
References
- Ruben E. Nirvi (1971) Inkeroismurteiden Sanakirja, Helsinki: Suomalais-Ugrilainen Seura, page 107