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Karelian

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Karelian
akka[ˈɑkːɑ]
noun
A woman who is married or an old woman.

“Akka keitti syömizen.”

The wife cooked the meal.

Also means
  1. wife
  2. old woman; hag

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karelian
čakka[ˈt͡ʃɑkːɑ]
noun
A term used to refer to blood-sucking creatures or sometimes used as an alternative name for mice or wolves.

“Čakka on luonnon oza.”

The creature is a part of nature.

Also means
  1. bloodsuckers collectively
  2. synonym of hiiri (‘mouse’)
  3. synonym of hukka (‘wolf’)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karelian
harakka[ˈhɑrɑkːɑ]
noun
A black and white bird with a long tail. It can also refer to a flaw or defect in a piece of fabric.

“Harakka lensi puuhun.”

The magpie flew into the tree.

“Harakka lentää puun latvassa.”

The magpie is flying in the treetop.

Also means
  1. magpie
  2. defect in a cloth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karelian
pakkane[ˈpɑkːɑne]
noun
Weather that is cold enough to freeze water.

“Tänäpä on kova pakkane.”

It is very frosty today.

Also means
  1. frost

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karelian
pakkani[ˈpɑkːɑnʲi]
noun
Very cold weather where water turns to ice.

“Ulgona on suuri pakkani.”

It is a heavy frost outside.

“Ulkona on kova pakkani.”

It is freezing cold outside.

Also means
  1. frost

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karelian
rakkahus
noun
A deep feeling of affection or strong attachment toward someone or something.

“Rakkahus on elämän suurin voima.”

Love is the greatest power in life.

“Minun rakkahus on suuri.”

My love is great.

Also means
  1. love

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karelian
pakkaškuu[ˈpɑkːɑʃˌkuː]
noun
The first month of the year, characterized by cold weather.

“Pakkaškuu on talven kylmin kuu.”

January is the coldest month of winter.

Also means
  1. January

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karelian
tsardakka
noun
A small, simple building or shelter, often made of wood.

“Me löysimme pienen tsardakan metsästä.”

We found a small hut in the forest.

“Me löyvöimme pienen tsardakan metsästä.”

We found a small hut in the forest.

Also means
  1. hut

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karelian
halʹlʹakka[ˈhɑlʲːɑkːɑ]
noun
A heavy, plain-woven woolen fabric or a coat made from this material.

“Hänel oli yllä lämmin halʹlʹakka.”

He had a warm broadcloth coat on.

Also means
  1. broadcloth
  2. broadcloth coat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karelian
pakkaiskuu[ˈpɑkːɑi̯sˌkuː]
noun
The first month of the year, known for cold temperatures.

“Pakkaiskuu on kylmy.”

January is cold.

“Pakkaiskuu on vuoden kylmin aika.”

January is the coldest time of the year.

Also means
  1. January

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karelian
meriharakka
noun
A black and white wading bird with a long orange-red bill that lives near the sea.

“Meriharakka lentää meren yllä.”

The Eurasian oystercatcher is flying over the sea.

“Meriharakka eläy rannal.”

The Eurasian oystercatcher lives on the shore.

Also means
  1. Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus)
  2. Eurasian oystercatcher

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Karelian
kellä keččinä kupajau, še kylyn löytäyAppears in an example
proverb
This proverb means that when someone really needs something, they will find a way to get it or solve their situation.

“Kellä keččinä kupajau, še kylyn löytäy, sanoi akka ja teki saunan pihan perälle.”

Necessity and urge make people find solutions to their problems, said the old woman and built a sauna in her backyard.

Also means
  1. Necessity and urge make people find solutions to their problems.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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