Finnish

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Etymology

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niukka +‎ ele +‎ -inen

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈniu̯kːɑˌelei̯nen/, [ˈniu̯kːɑ̝ˌe̞le̞i̯ne̞n]
  • Rhymes: -eleinen
  • Hyphenation(key): niukka‧elei‧nen

Adjective

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niukkaeleinen

  1. inexpressive, lacking expression or gestures

Declension

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Possessive forms of niukkaeleinen (Kotus type 38/nainen, no gradation)
Rare. Only used with substantive adjectives.

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