ikeen alla

Finnish

Etymology

From ikeen (“of yoke”) + alla (“under”). Ultimately a calque of Latin sub iugum (whence also English under the yoke).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈikeːn ˈɑlːɑ/, [ˈik̟e̞ːn ˈɑ̝lːɑ̝]

Phrase

ikeen alla

1. (idiomatic) under the yoke, subjugated

   Synonym: alistettuna

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ikeen,‎ alla.