Jumala jyrissöö

Ingrian

Etymology

Literally: "God is thundering". Most probably originally pre-Christian, referring to Ukko, the god of thunder.

Pronunciation
  • (Ala-Laukaa) IPA(key): /ˈjumɑlɑ ˈjyrisːøː/, [ˈjumɑɫ ˈjyris̠ːø̞]
  • (Soikkola) IPA(key): /ˈjumɑːlɑ ˈjyrisːøː/, [ˈjumˑɑːɫɑ ˈjyriʃːø̝ː]

Phrase

Jumala jyrissöö

  1. it is thundering

References
  • Ruben E. Nirvi (1971) Inkeroismurteiden Sanakirja, Helsinki: Suomalais-Ugrilainen Seura, page 113
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