oudokseltaan

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Finnish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

The ablative singular of outo (strange, unfamiliar) +‎ -s with a possessive suffix.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈou̯dokseltɑːn/, [ˈo̞u̯do̞kˌs̠e̞l̪t̪ɑ̝ːn]
  • Rhymes: -eltɑːn
  • Syllabification(key): ou‧dok‧sel‧taan

Adverb[edit]

oudokseltaan

  1. due to not being used to or familiar with something
    En osannut 'oudokseltaan sanoa mitään.
    Being in a new situation, I couldn't say anything.
    Tämä ruokalaji voi oudokseltaan maistua pahalta.
    This dish may taste bad if one is not familiar with it.

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