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alas.

down, downward, downwards

4 characters2 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈɑlɑs/[ˈɑ̝lɑ̝s̠]
  1. down, downward, downwards

Where this word comes from

From Proto-Finnic *alas. Equivalent to ala- (“lower, under”) + -s (s-lative singular).

intj/ˈɑlɑs/[ˈɑ̝lɑ̝s̠]
  1. down with (e.g. in demonstrations)

    Alas rikolliset!
Where this word comes from

From Proto-Finnic *alas. Equivalent to ala- (“lower, under”) + -s (s-lative singular).

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