Finnish edit

Etymology edit

From nimen (of name) omaan (in(to) its own), "in(to) its own name", later "as the name states" and simply "actually, in actuality".

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈnimenˌomɑːn/, [ˈnime̞nˌo̞mɑ̝ːn]
  • Rhymes: -omɑːn
  • Syllabification(key): ni‧men‧o‧maan

Adverb edit

nimenomaan

  1. precisely, specifically
    Nimenomaan tästä syystä uskon, että on parempi, että me lähdemme.
    It is precisely for this reason that I believe it is better that we leave.

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Interjection edit

nimenomaan

  1. absolutely!, definitely! (expression of agreement with another speaker)

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