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Ingrian

Etymology

From Proto-Finnic *pihtet. Cognates include Finnish pihdit and Estonian pihid.

Pronunciation

Noun

pihet (plural only)

  1. pliers, pincers
  2. pincers, claw (of a crustacean)
    • 1937, V. A. Tetjurev, translated by N. J. Molotsova, Loonnontiito oppikirja alkușkoulua vart (toin osa), Leningrad: Riikin Ucebno-Pedagogiceskoi Izdateljstva, page 28:
      Kraban pihet välistää katkiijaat, mut kiiree kasvaat jällee.
      The pincers of a crab break from time to time, but they quickly grow back.

Declension

More information Declension of (type 5/lehti, t- gradation), singular ...

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References

  • Ruben E. Nirvi (1971), Inkeroismurteiden Sanakirja, Helsinki: Suomalais-Ugrilainen Seura, page 406
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