yli-

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See also: yli

Finnish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From yli.

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yli-

  1. over-; super-; superior
    yliarvioidato overestimate
    yliluonnollinensupernatural
  2. trans-
    yliaistillinentranscendental
  3. hyper-; overly, excessively
    Vanhemmat voivat olla ylihuolehtivaisia lastensa suhteen.
    Parents can be overly protective of their children.
  4. (in titles of office) senior, chief
    ylikomisariochief inspector

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  • (antonym(s) of over): ali-

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compounds

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Ingrian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From yli (over). Akin to Finnish yli-.

Pronunciation[edit]

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yli-

  1. over-, super-

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