Ingrian edit

Etymology 1 edit

From vassakkain (opposite) +‎ -st. Akin to Finnish vastakkaisesti.

Pronunciation edit

Adverb edit

vassakkaisest

  1. to the contrary
    • 1937, V. A. Tetjurev, translated by N. J. Molotsova, Loonnontiito oppikirja alkușkoulua vart (toin osa), Leningrad: Riikin Ucebno-Pedagogiceskoi Izdateljstva, page 3:
      Enemmittee meil ono mokompia kasvoloja, kumpiin valmistunneet plodat, vassakkaisest, tulloot kuivaks ja karhiaks.
      More frequently we have such plants, whose ripened fruits, to the contrary, become dry and coarse.

Etymology 2 edit

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Pronunciation edit

Adjective edit

vassakkaisest

  1. elative singular of vassakkain