kuulemma

Finnish

Etymology

Univerbation of kuulen mä, literally “I do hear”

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkuːlemːɑ/, [ˈkuːle̞mːɑ̝]
  • Rhymes: -uːlemːɑ
  • Syllabification(key): kuu‧lem‧ma
  • Hyphenation(key): kuu‧lem‧ma

Adverb

kuulemma

  1. said to be, supposedly, reportedly
    Tämä mies on kuulemma ainoa asekauppias näillä main.
    This man is said to be the only weapon seller around these parts.

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