Etymology

Uncertain. Sometimes connected with sammas (“cosmic pillar”). Related to Karelian šammakko and Veps samba.

Pronunciation

• IPA(key): /ˈsɑmːɑkːo/, [ˈs̠ɑ̝mːɑ̝kːo̞]
• Rhymes: -ɑmːɑkːo
• Syllabification(key): sam‧mak‧ko
• Hyphenation(key): sam‧mak‧ko

Noun

sammakko

1. frog (amphibian)
2. common frog, Rana temporaria
3. synonym of rintauinti (“breaststroke”)

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