ei kun

See also:eikun

Finnish

Alternative forms

• eiku,eikun

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key):/ˈei̯ ˈkun/,[ˈe̞i̯ ˈkun]

Etymology 1

Shortened fromeimuutakuin(“nothing else but”).

Interjection

eikun(informal)

1. Used as an invitation to do something.

   Kaikki on valmista.Ei kungrillaamaan!

   Everything is ready.And now, let'sgrill!

Synonyms

• jasitten

Etymology 2

Adverb

eikun(informal)

1. Used to indicate a correction to something that was just said.

   Olen käynyt Lontoossa viisi,ei kunkuusi kertaa.

   I've visited London five -no I meansix times.

2. Used to open a denial.

   Onko tämä bulldoggi? --Ei kunse on bokseri.

   Is this a bulldog?No,it is a boxer.

Synonyms

• (indicator of correction):tarkoitan,anteeksi
• (denial opener):ei,eivaan

Anagrams

• keinu,kieun,ukein