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Karelian

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Karelian
ku[ˈku]
det
A determiner used to ask for information about a person, thing, or choice.

“Ku sinun nimi on?”

What is your name?

Also means
  1. what?
  2. which?

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

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Karelian
kui
adv
A word used to ask about the way or manner in which something happens or is done.

“Kui Sinä elät?”

How are you living?

“Kui sinä voit?”

How are you?

Also means
  1. how

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

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Karelian
kus
pron
A question word used to ask about a location or place.

“Kus sie olet?”

Where are you?

Also means
  1. where

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

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Karelian
kuu[ˈkuː]
noun
The natural object that orbits the earth and shines at night, or a period of about four weeks.

“Kuu paistoi yöllä pimeässä.”

The moon shone in the dark at night.

Also means
  1. month
  2. moon

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

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Karelian
kuva[ˈkuʋɑ]
noun
A visual representation of a person, object, or scene.

“Se on kaunis kuva.”

It is a beautiful image.

“Tämä on kaunis kuva.”

This is a beautiful image.

Also means
  1. image
  2. figure
  3. painting
  4. illustration
  5. photograph

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

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Karelian
kuali[ˈkuɑ̯lʲi]
noun
A common leafy green vegetable used in cooking, often as a staple ingredient in soup or salads.

“Kuali on hyvä aine syötäväksi.”

Cabbage is a good ingredient to eat.

Also means
  1. cabbage

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

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Karelian
kuari
noun
A weapon used for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood with a string.

“Hänel on puine kuari.”

He has a wooden bow.

Also means
  1. bow (weapon)
  2. bow

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

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Karelian
kučču
noun
A vocal signal or a request for someone to attend an event.

“Sain kuččun juhliloih.”

I received an invitation to the party.

Also means
  1. call
  2. invitation

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

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Karelian
kukka[ˈkukːɑ]
noun
A plant that produces petals and is often grown for its beauty.

“Kukka on kaunis.”

The flower is beautiful.

Also means
  1. flower

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

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Karelian
kukki
noun
A male chicken or rooster.

“Kukki kirgii iigaralla.”

The cock crows in the morning.

“Kukki kroukkuu aamul.”

The cock crows in the morning.

Also means
  1. cock

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

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Karelian
kukko[ˈkukːo]
noun
A male chicken, often known for crowing in the morning.

“Kukko kiekuu aamulla.”

The rooster crows in the morning.

“Kukko kiekuu aamulla pihalla.”

The rooster crows in the yard in the morning.

Also means
  1. rooster
  2. A type of pie.

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

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Karelian
kulku[ˈkulku]
noun
The front part of the neck or the passage inside the neck. It can also refer to the roof of the mouth.

“Minun kulku on kipeä.”

My throat is sore.

“Kulku tuntui kipeältä.”

My throat felt sore.

Also means
  1. throat
  2. palate

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

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Karelian
kulli
noun
A type of wading bird with a long, thin, curved beak.

“Kulli lentää rannalla.”

The curlew is flying by the shore.

Also means
  1. curlew

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

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Karelian
kumpi[ˈkumpi]
pron
Used to ask about one of two specific items or people.

“Kumpi on parempi?”

Which one is better?

Also means
  1. which (of two)?

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

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Karelian
kunne
adv
An old or formal way to ask toward what place someone is going.

“Kunne sinä menet?”

Whither are you going?

Also means
  1. whither

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

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Karelian
kuore[ˈkuo̯re]
noun
A type of sour cream common in the region.

“Panen keittoon lusikallisen kuoretta.”

I will put a spoonful of smetana in the soup.

Also means
  1. smetana
  2. crème fraîche

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

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Karelian
kuori
noun
The tough outer covering of a tree trunk or branch.

“Puun kuori on kova.”

The bark of the tree is hard.

Also means
  1. bark

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

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Karelian
kurgi[ˈkurɡi]
noun
A large, tall bird with long legs and a long neck that lives near water.

“Kurgi huutau suolla.”

The crane calls in the marsh.

Also means
  1. crane

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

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Karelian
kurki[ˈkurki]
noun
A large wading bird with a long neck and long legs.

“Kurki suolla lentäy.”

The crane flies over the marsh.

“Kurki on suuri lintu.”

The crane is a large bird.

Also means
  1. crane

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

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Karelian
kurva[ˈkurʋɑ]
noun
A derogatory term used to describe a woman who is considered sexually promiscuous.

“Tämä sana on loukkaava.”

This word is offensive.

“Hän sanoi kurva.”

He said whore.

Also means
  1. whore
  2. slut

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

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Karelian
kuulo
noun
The ability to perceive sound through the ears.

“Hänen kuulo on hyvä.”

His hearing is good.

Also means
  1. the sense of hearing

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

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Karelian
kuuma
adj
Having a high temperature.

“Vesi on hyvin kuuma.”

The water is very hot.

“Tämä tee on hyvin kuuma.”

This tea is very hot.

Also means
  1. hot

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

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Karelian
kuusi
num
This is an older spelling of the word kuuši.

“Meij'il on kuusi lastu.”

We have six children.

Also means
  1. superseded spelling of kuuši

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

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Karelian
kuuši[ˈkuːʃi]
num
The number that follows five and comes before seven.

“Minulla on kuuši omenua.”

I have six apples.

Also means
  1. six

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

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Karelian
kuuži[ˈkuːʒi]
num
The number 6.

“Minul on kuuži omua.”

I have six apples.

Also means
  1. six

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

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Karelian
kuatua
verb
To move downwards from a higher position towards the ground. It can also mean to spill or pour liquid out.

“Lumi kuatui taivahasta.”

Snow fell from the sky.

Also means
  1. to fall
  2. to pour (out); to spill

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

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Karelian
kulkku[ˈkulkːu]
noun
The part of the neck that connects the mouth to the stomach.

“Minun kulkku kippie.”

My throat hurts.

Also means
  1. throat

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

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Karelian
kuolla
verb
To stop living or to cease to exist.

“Kaikki elävä täytyy kuolla.”

Everything living must die.

Also means
  1. die

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

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Karelian
kuoppu
noun
A large hole in the ground. It can be natural or made by people.

“Hän kaivoi syvän kuopun maahan.”

He dug a deep pit into the ground.

Also means
  1. pit

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

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Karelian
kuvves
adj
The number that comes after fifth in a sequence.

“Kuvves kerros on ylähäl.”

The sixth floor is at the top.

Also means
  1. sixth

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

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Karelian
kuivata
verb
To remove water or moisture from something.

“Pidäy kuivata pyyhe.”

One must dry the towel.

Also means
  1. dry

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

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Karelian
kumbane[ˈkumbɑnʲe]
pron
A word used to ask or specify one out of several options.

“Kumbane on sinun kirju?”

Which one is your book?

Also means
  1. which?
  2. which, that

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

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Karelian
kumpani[ˈkumpɑnʲi]
pron
Used to ask about a choice between two or more things.

“Kumpani kirjan Sinä tahot?”

Which book do you want?

Also means
  1. which?
  2. which, that

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

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Karelian
kuničča[ˈkunʲit͡ʃːɑ]
noun
Another term for a marten, which is a small forest animal.

“Kuničča näkyi mečäs.”

A marten was seen in the forest.

Also means
  1. synonym of niätä /niädä
  2. marten

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

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Karelian
kunneba
pron
Used in questions to ask about a location or a place towards which someone is going.

“Kunneba sinä olet menossa?”

Where are you going?

Also means
  1. Where.
  2. Where

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

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Karelian
kurikka
noun
A wooden tool used for hitting things, or a specific swelling on the body.

“Puuseppä otti kurikan käteh.”

The carpenter took the mallet in his hand.

Also means
  1. mallet
  2. a swelling
  3. forced auction of foreclosed property
  4. a piece of wood tied to a sheep's neck in order to prevent it from jumping over a fence

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

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Karelian
kulʹtura[kulʲˈturɑ]
noun
The ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society.

“Tverin Karieloin kulʹtura toizilla kulʹturoilla keeššeššä.”

The culture of Tver Karelians among other cultures.

Also means
  1. culture

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

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Karelian
kuninkas
noun
A male ruler of an independent state or kingdom.

“Muinasel aijal oli vägevä kuninkas.”

In ancient times there was a powerful king.

Also means
  1. king
  2. emperor, tsar

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

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Karelian
kulkulagi[ˈkulkuˌlɑɡi]
noun
The roof of the mouth.

“Hänellä kipeytyi kulkulagi.”

Their palate became sore.

Also means
  1. palate (upper part of the mouth)
  2. palate

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

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Karelian
kulkkulaki[ˈkulkːuˌlɑki]
noun
The roof of the mouth.

“Kieli koskettaa kulkkulakia.”

The tongue touches the palate.

Also means
  1. palate (upper part of the mouth)
  2. palate

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

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Karelian
kuukaudizet
noun
The regular monthly discharge of blood from the lining of the womb in women.

“Hänellä on kuukaudizet.”

She is having her period.

“Hänel ollah kuukaudizet.”

She is having her period.

Also means
  1. menstruation

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

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Karelian
ahku[ˈɑhku]
noun
Solid material that settles at the bottom of a liquid.

“Juoman pohjalla oli paksun ahkun.”

There was thick sediment at the bottom of the drink.

Also means
  1. sediment
  2. pulp

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

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Karelian
lukku[ˈlukːu]
noun
A mechanism used to keep a door or box closed so that it can only be opened with a key.

“Ovi on lukus.”

The door is locked.

Also means
  1. lock

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

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Karelian
plaku
noun
A piece of cloth used as a symbol or signal.

“Plaku heiluu tuules.”

The flag is waving in the wind.

Also means
  1. flag
  2. pennant

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

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Karelian
purku[ˈpurku]
noun
A severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds and low temperatures.

“Purku peitti tien lumella.”

The blizzard covered the road with snow.

Also means
  1. snowstorm
  2. blizzard

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

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Karelian
tasku
noun
A small bag or pouch that is attached to the waist or worn to carry personal items.

“Minulla on avain taskussa.”

I have a key in my pocket.

“Minulla on avaimet taskussa.”

I have keys in my pocket.

Also means
  1. a detached pocket attached to the waist
  2. pocket

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

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Karelian
aakkua[ˈɑːkːuɑ̯]
verb
The act of making the sound of the letter 'aa'.

“Lapsi tahtoo aakkua.”

The child wants to say 'aa'.

Also means
  1. to say aa

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

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Karelian
elokuu[ˈeloˌkuː]
noun
The eighth month of the year.

“Elokuu on sadonkorjuun aikaa.”

August is harvest time.

Also means
  1. August

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

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Karelian
kiukua[ˈkiu̯kuɑ̯]
noun
A device used for heating a room or for cooking food.

“Kiukua on huoneen lämmin.”

The stove is the warmth of the room.

Also means
  1. stove
  2. oven

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

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Karelian
laukku[ˈlɑu̯kːu]
noun
A container made of flexible material used for carrying items.

“Laukku on pöydällä.”

The bag is on the table.

“Minulla on laukku.”

I have a bag.

Also means
  1. bag

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

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Karelian
luikku
noun
A large water bird related to the duck but larger with a longer neck. It can also refer to a shinbone or a type of marsh plant.

“Luikku ui järves.”

The goose is swimming in the lake.

Also means
  1. goose
  2. shinbone, tibia
  3. cottongrass (Eriophorum)

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

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Karelian
nukkua
verb
To rest with one's eyes closed and mind unconscious.

“Minun täytyy nukkua yöllä.”

I need to sleep at night.

Also means
  1. to slumber
  2. to nod
  3. to doze

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

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Karelian
tuisku[ˈtui̯sku]
noun
A heavy snowstorm with strong winds.

“Ulgona on kova tuisku.”

There is a strong blizzard outside.

Also means
  1. blizzard, snowstorm
  2. a type of blowgun used by children

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

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Karelian
kešäkuu[ˈkeʃæˌkuː]
noun
The sixth month of the year.

“Kešäkuu on lämmin kuudu.”

June is a warm month.

“Kešäkuu on lämmin.”

June is warm.

Also means
  1. June

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

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Karelian
kežäkuu[ˈkeʒæˌkuː]
noun
The sixth month of the year.

“Kežäkuu on lämmin kuuhu.”

June is a warm month.

“Kežäkuu on lämmin kuukausi.”

June is a warm month.

Also means
  1. June

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

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Karelian
leikkuu
noun
The act of cutting or gathering crops. It can also refer to a surgical operation.

“Leikkuu on syksyl.”

The harvest is in autumn.

Also means
  1. harvest
  2. operation (medicine)

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

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Karelian
ligakuu[ˈlʲiɡɑˌkuː]
noun
A word used for the month of October, synonymous with vihmakuu.

“Ligakuu on sateinen kuu.”

October is a rainy month.

Also means
  1. synonym of vihmakuu
  2. October

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

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Karelian
n'ukkuo
verb
To sleep lightly for a short period of time.

“Väsynehet lapset n'ukkuo iltapäiväl.”

The tired children doze in the afternoon.

Also means
  1. To doze.
  2. To have a nap.

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

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Karelian
oraškuu[ˈorɑʃˌkuː]
noun
The fifth month of the year, occurring in the spring season.

“Oraškuu on šuuri šuveh.”

May is a busy time.

Also means
  1. May

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

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Karelian
šajekuu[ˈʃɑjeˌkuː]
noun
The tenth month of the year.

“Šajekuu on syvyn aigua.”

October is a time of autumn.

“Šajekuu on syksyn kuuzi.”

October is an autumn month.

Also means
  1. October

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

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Karelian
šulakuu[ˈʃulɑˌkuː]
noun
The fourth month of the year, following March and preceding May.

“Šulakuu on kevätkuune.”

April is a spring month.

Also means
  1. April

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

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Karelian
šyyškuu[ˈʃyːʃˌkuː]
noun
The ninth month of the year.

“Šyyškuu on kouluvuoden algu.”

September is the beginning of the school year.

“Šyyškuu on školan algukuu.”

September is the start month of school.

Also means
  1. September

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

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Karelian
heinäkuu[ˈhei̯nʲæˌkuː]
noun
The seventh month of the year.

“Heinäkuu on kuuma kuukausi.”

July is a hot month.

Also means
  1. July

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

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Karelian
kevätkuu[ˈkeʋætˌkuː]
noun
The month of March in the calendar.

“Kevätkuu on jo tullut.”

March has already arrived.

Also means
  1. March

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

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Karelian
keviäkuu[ˈkeʋiæ̯ˌkuː]
noun
The third month of the year, marking the beginning of spring.

“Keviäkuu tuo keviän tulles.”

March brings the arrival of spring.

Also means
  1. March

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

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Karelian
pimiekuu[ˈpimie̯ˌkuː]
noun
The eleventh month of the year, characterized by darkness.

“Pimiekuu on pimie.”

November is dark.

“Pimiekuu on pimeä ja kylmä.”

November is dark and cold.

Also means
  1. November

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

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Karelian
šygyžkuu[ˈʃyɡyʃˌkuː]
noun
The ninth month of the year, marking the beginning of autumn.

“Šygyžkuu tulou šygyzyn.”

September comes in autumn.

“Šygyžkuu tulou pian.”

September is coming soon.

Also means
  1. September

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

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Karelian
talvikuu[ˈtɑlʋiˌkuː]
noun
The twelfth month of the year. It is a winter month.

“Talvikuu on vuuvven viimeine kuu.”

December is the last month of the year.

Also means
  1. December

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

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Karelian
tammikuu[ˈtamːiˌkuː]
noun
The first month of the year.

“Tammikuu on vuoden kylmin kuukausi.”

January is the coldest month of the year.

“Tammikuu on kylmä kuukausi.”

January is a cold month.

Also means
  1. synonym of pakkaiskuu /pakkaškuu

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

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Karelian
tuulikuu[ˈtuːlʲiˌkuː]
noun
The second month of the year.

“Tuulikuu loppuu pian.”

February ends soon.

Also means
  1. February

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

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Karelian
vihmakuu[ˈʋihmɑˌkuː]
noun
The tenth month of the year.

“Vihmakuu on vihmaine.”

October is rainy.

“Vihmakuu on syksyn kuukausi.”

October is a month of autumn.

Also means
  1. October

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

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Karelian
kalakukko[ˈkɑlɑˌkukːo]
noun
A traditional pastry filled with fish and pork, baked inside a rye bread crust.

“Kalakukko on perinteinen ruoka.”

Fish pie is a traditional dish.

Also means
  1. fish pie

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
tuiskukuu[ˈtui̯skuˌkuː]
noun
The second month of the year.

“Tuiskukuu on kylmy aigua.”

February is a cold time.

“Tuiskukuus on äijy luntua.”

There is a lot of snow in February.

Also means
  1. February

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

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Karelian
čičiliušku[ˈt͡ʃit͡ʃiˌlʲiu̯ʃku]
noun
A small reptile with a long body, four legs, and a long tail.

“Čičiliušku juoksi kivien alla.”

The lizard ran under the rocks.

Also means
  1. lizard

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
šukkulaine
noun
A tool used in weaving to carry thread back and forth. It helps in creating fabric on a loom.

“Šukkulaine on kudojal tarvinnuh vekine.”

The shuttle is a necessary tool for the weaver.

“Šukkulaine on kudomizen tärgei rouno.”

The shuttle is an important tool for weaving.

Also means
  1. shuttle

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

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Karelian
ennakkuolʹta[ˈenːɑkˌkuo̯lʲtɑ]
adv
Something done or prepared in advance.

“Hän tiesi ennakkuolʹta, mitä tapahtuu.”

He knew beforehand what would happen.

Also means
  1. beforehand

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 löytäy
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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