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Finnish
Etymology
From the stem of the verb kontata (“to crawl on all fours”) > kontta > kontalle + possessive suffix.
Pronunciation
Adverb
kontalleen
- on all fours (to the position of supporting oneself with one's hands and knees and not having the belly touching the ground)
Mene kontallesi!- Go on all fours!
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