ikeen alla

Finnish

Etymology

From ikeen (“of yoke”) + alla (“under”). Ultimately a calque of Latin sub iugum (whence also English under the yoke).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈikeːn ˈɑlːɑ/, [ˈik̟e̞ːn ˈɑ̝lːɑ̝]

Phrase

ikeen alla

  1. (idiomatic) under the yoke, subjugated
    Synonym: alistettuna
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ikeen,‎ alla.
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