Finnish word astin comes from Finnish -in, Finnish astua
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -in | Finnish (fin) | Suffix variant for the illative singular, see -Vn. Instructive case suffix. (poetic) A variant for the first-person singular possessive suffix -ni. (rare) Forms the genitive plural. Forms superlative adjectives. Forms inanimate instrumental nouns from verbs. |
| astua | Finnish (fin) | (intransitive) to step on, tread on, pace, stride. (transitive, agriculture) to mount, serve, breed, cover, sire. To enter. |
| astin | Finnish (fin) | A step (of stairs). |