Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
ristiäiset. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
ristiäiset, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
ristiäiset in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
ristiäiset you have here. The definition of the word
ristiäiset will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
ristiäiset, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Finnish
Etymology
Plural of risti + -iäinen
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈristiæi̯set/,
- Rhymes: -æiset
- Syllabification(key): ris‧ti‧äi‧set
Noun
ristiäiset pl
- christening
Declension
Derived terms
See also
Further reading
Ingrian
Etymology
From risti (“cross”) + -iäiset. Akin to Finnish ristiäiset.
Pronunciation
Noun
ristiäiset (plural only)
- christening
Declension
References
- Ruben E. Nirvi (1971) Inkeroismurteiden Sanakirja, Helsinki: Suomalais-Ugrilainen Seura, page 481