Finnish

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Etymology

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odottaa (to expect) +‎ -maton

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈodotːɑmɑton/, [ˈo̞do̞t̪̚ˌt̪ɑ̝mɑ̝t̪o̞n]
  • Rhymes: -ɑmɑton
  • Hyphenation(key): odot‧ta‧ma‧ton

Adjective

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odottamaton (comparative odottamattomampi, superlative odottamattomin)

  1. unexpected, unheralded, unannounced, abrupt (without prior warning)

Declension

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Possessive forms of odottamaton (Kotus type 34*C/onneton, tt-t gradation)
Rare. Only used with substantive adjectives.

Derived terms

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Participle

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odottamaton

  1. negative participle of odottaa

Declension

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Possessive forms of odottamaton (Kotus type 34*C/onneton, tt-t gradation)
Rare. Only used with substantive adjectives.

Further reading

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  NODES
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