Finnish

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Etymology

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Instructive singular form of dialectal ainias, from aina (always) +‎ -ias

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑi̯niɑːn/, [ˈɑ̝i̯niɑ̝ːn]
  • Rhymes: -ɑiniɑːn
  • Syllabification(key): ai‧ni‧aan

Adverb

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ainiaan (poetic)

  1. always, forever (at all times; ever; perpetually; throughout all time; continually)
    • 20th century, “Tää ystävyys ei raukene”, sung to the tune of Auld Lang Syne:
      Tää ystävyys ei raukene, vaan kestää ainiaan.
      On suuri silloin riemumme, kun jälleen kohdataan.
      Tiet kauas voivat loitota, jää muistot sydämiin.
      Siis vielä kiitos kaikesta ja terve näkemiin.
      This friendship won't end, for it lasts forever.
      Great will be our joy when we meet again.
      Though our ways may part, the memories stay in our hearts
      So thank you again for everything, until we meet again.

Synonyms

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