Finnish

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Etymology

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Illative plural of esi-.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈesiːn/, [ˈe̞s̠iːn]
  • Rhymes: -esiːn
  • Syllabification(key): e‧siin

Adverb

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esiin

  1. (of movement) out (of hiding), in the open, into sight
    Synonym: näkyviin
    Antonym: piiloon
    vetää ase esiinto pull out a gun
    tuoda esiinto bring out in the open, disclose
    nousta esiinto stand out (to be obvious or conspicuous, in contrast to one's surroundings)
  2. (of movement) forward, forth
    astua esiinto step forward/forth
    kutsua esiinto call out/forth, (law) to call to the stand
    tuoda esiinto bring up, take out (into discussion), point out

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