Finnish

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Etymology

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ensi +‎ kerta +‎ -lainen

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈensiˌkertɑlɑi̯nen/, [ˈe̞ns̠iˌk̟e̞rt̪ɑ̝ˌlɑ̝i̯ne̞n]
  • Rhymes: -ɑinen
  • Syllabification(key): en‧si‧ker‧ta‧lai‧nen

Noun

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ensikertalainen

  1. first-timer

Declension

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Possessive forms of ensikertalainen (Kotus type 38/nainen, no gradation)

Derived terms

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compounds

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