иин
Yakut edit
Etymology 1 edit
From Proto-Turkic *ēn-, Compare to Tatar ән (än), Turkish inmek.
Noun edit
иин • (iin)
References edit
Räsänen, Martti (1969) Versuch eines etymologischen Wörterbuchs der Türksprachen (in German), Helsinki: Suomalais-ugrilainen seura
Etymology 2 edit
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Perhaps compare ыыт (ııt, “to release”).
Verb edit
иин • (iin)
- (intransitive) to lose weight
Usage notes edit
This word has negative connotations, and typically refers to unintentional weight loss (from illness, sadness, etc).