Finnish

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Etymology

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From ikeen (of yoke) + alla (under). Ultimately a calque of Latin sub iugum (whence also English under the yoke).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈikeːn ˈɑlːɑ/, [ˈik̟e̞ːn ˈɑ̝lːɑ̝]

Phrase

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ikeen alla

  1. (idiomatic) under the yoke, subjugated
    Synonym: alistettuna
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ikeen,‎ alla.