Finnish

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpɑrtɑːlːɑ/, [ˈpɑ̝rt̪ɑ̝ːlːɑ̝]
  • Rhymes: -ɑrtɑːlːɑ
  • Syllabification(key): par‧taal‧la

Noun

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partaalla

  1. adessive singular of parras

Adverb

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partaalla

  1. on the brink (very nearly, imminent, close)
    Vanha rakennus näytti olevan romahtamisen partaalla.
    The old building seemed to be on the brink of collapse.

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