kontalleen

Finnish

Etymology

From the stem of the verb kontata (“to crawl on all fours”) > kontta > kontalle + possessive suffix.

Adverb

kontalleen

on all fours (to the position of supporting oneself with one's hands and knees and not having the belly down)
Mene kontallesi!
Go on all fours!

Usage notes

This adverb requires a possessive suffix.

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