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Finnish
Etymology
taka- + perin
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈtɑkɑˌperin/,
- Rhymes: -erin
- Syllabification(key): ta‧ka‧pe‧rin
Adverb
takaperin
- in the direction reverse to normal, backwards
Sano se takaperin.- Say it backwards.
Antonyms
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Ingrian
Etymology
From taka- (“back-”) + perin (“-wards”). Akin to Finnish takaperin.
Pronunciation
Adverb
takaperin
- (of motion) backward (in the reverse direction)
Antonyms
References
- Ruben E. Nirvi (1971) Inkeroismurteiden Sanakirja, Helsinki: Suomalais-Ugrilainen Seura, page 36