ei kun
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See also: eikun
Finnish[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
Shortened from ei muuta kuin (“nothing else but”).
Interjection[edit]
- Used as an invitation to do something.
- Kaikki on valmista. Ei kun grillaamaan!
- Everything is ready. And now, let's grill!
Synonyms[edit]
Etymology 2[edit]
Adverb[edit]
- Used to indicate a correction to something that was just said.
- Olen käynyt Lontoossa viisi, ei kun kuusi kertaa.
- I've visited London five - no I mean six times.
- Used to open a denial.
- Onko tämä bulldoggi? -- Ei kun se on bokseri.
- Is this a bulldog? No, it is a boxer.