kontalleen
Finnish
Etymology
From the stem of the verb kontata (“to crawl on all fours”) > kontta > kontalle + possessive suffix.
Adverb
kontalleen
- on all fours (to the position of supporting oneself with one's hands and knees and not having the belly down)
- Mene kontallesi!
- Go on all fours!
Usage notes
- This adverb requires a possessive suffix.
Related terms
- kontallaan
- kontaltaan