irto-

See also: irto and irtó

Finnish

Etymology

From *irta +‎ -i (irto- < *irtoi < *irta-i), from Proto-Finnic *irta, borrowed from Proto-Baltic [Term?] (compare Lithuanian irti (to fall apart, to separate)).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈirto-/, [ˈirt̪o̞-]

Prefix

irto-

  1. detachable, removable, separate, loose
    irtoperuna 5 €/kgloose potatoes €5 per kg

Usage notes

The older form irta- is found in many derived terms, but is not used directly, not even in compounds.

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