alun perin

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Finnish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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alun (of beginning) + perin (by back)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑlun ˈperin/, [ˈɑ̝lum ˈpe̞rin]

Adverb

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alun perin

  1. originally, initially
    Synonyms: alkuaan, alkujaan, alun pitäen, alusta pitäen, alusta asti, alusta saakka

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