gievra
Northern Sami
Etymology
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Pronunciation
- (Kautokeino) IPA(key): /ˈkie̯vːra/
Adjective
gievra (comparative gievrrat, superlative gievrramus)
- strong
Inflection
Even a-stem, vr-vrr gradation | ||
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Attributive | gievrras | |
Nominative | gievra | |
Genitive | gievrra | |
Attributive | gievrras | |
Singular | Plural | |
Nominative | gievra | gievrrat |
Accusative | gievrra | gievrraid |
Genitive | gievrra | gievrraid |
Illative | gīvrii | gievrraide |
Locative | gievrras | gievrrain |
Comitative | gievrrain | gievrraiguin |
Essive | gievran |
Further reading
- Koponen, Eino; Ruppel, Klaas; Aapala, Kirsti, editors (2002–2008) Álgu database: Etymological database of the Saami languages, Helsinki: Research Institute for the Languages of Finland