rinnakkain

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Finnish

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

rinna- +‎ -kkain (situative singular)

Adverb

rinnakkain

  1. side by side (close to each other in distance)
    Uudet talot rakennettiin rinnakkain järven rantaan.
    The new houses were built side by side, facing the lake.
  2. in parallel (at the same time)
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Etymology 2

Adjective

rinnakkain

  1. superlative degree of rinnakas
  2. instructive plural of rinnakas
Declension
Possessive forms of rinnakkain (Kotus type 36*H/sisin, mp-mm gradation)
Rare. Only used with substantive adjectives.
Synonyms

Ingrian

Etymology 1

From rinta (chest) +‎ -kkain. Akin to Finnish rinnakkain.

Pronunciation

Adverb

rinnakkain

  1. side-by-side

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Pronunciation

Adjective

rinnakkain

  1. genitive plural of rinnakas
  2. Alternative spelling of rinnakkainna

References

  • Ruben E. Nirvi (1971) Inkeroismurteiden Sanakirja, Helsinki: Suomalais-Ugrilainen Seura, page 478