Finnish

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Etymology

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taas (again) +‎ -kaan (also, negative)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈtɑːskɑːn/, [ˈt̪ɑ̝ːs̠kɑ̝ːn]
  • Rhymes: -ɑːskɑːn
  • Syllabification(key): taas‧kaan

Adverb

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taaskaan (not comparable)

  1. (chiefly in the negative) either, once again
    Anssi ei taaskaan tullut.
    Once again, Anssi didn't come.
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polarity
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positive taaskin
negative taaskaan