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Karelian

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A
Karelian
adivo[ˈɑdʲiʋo]
noun
A woman who visits for a short time.

“Adivo tuli kyläh.”

A female guest came to visit.

“Tundi adivo tuli kyläh.”

A familiar female guest came to the village.

Also means
  1. female short-time guest

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

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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
andilaš[ˈɑndilɑʃ]
noun
A woman on her wedding day.

“Andilaš astuu pruazniekkana.”

The bride walks at the celebration.

Also means
  1. bride

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

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Karelian
antilaš[ˈɑntilɑʃ]
noun
A woman who is about to be married or has just been married.

“Antilaš nägyy ylen čuunal.”

The bride looks very beautiful.

Also means
  1. bride

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

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Karelian
ahku[ˈɑhku]Appears in an example
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
atra[ˈɑtrɑ]Appears in an example
noun
A simple agricultural tool used for tilling the soil.

“Muari kartti attra palale.”

The old woman carried the wooden plough to the field.

Also means
  1. wooden plough

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

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Ä
Karelian
ämmä[ˈæmːæ]
noun
A term sometimes used for a grandmother, but it can also be used as a derogatory word for an old woman.

“Minun ämmä keittää kahvia.”

My grandmother is brewing coffee.

Also means
  1. synonym of ämmö (“grandmother”)
  2. synonym of akka (“hag”)
  3. grandmother

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

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E
Karelian
elätti[ˈelʲætʲːi]Appears in an example
noun
Animals kept on a farm for use or profit, such as cows or sheep.

“Meijän elätti on syömäs heinie.”

Our livestock is eating hay.

Also means
  1. livestock
  2. freeloader, parasite

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

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H
Karelian
hipie[ˈhipie̯]Appears in an example
noun
The natural outer covering of the human body.

“Hän pesti oman hipien.”

He washed his skin.

Also means
  1. skin

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

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J
Karelian
joga[ˈjoɡɑ]Appears in an example
det
Used to refer to every person or thing in a group without exception.

“Joga lapsi sai oman lahjan.”

Each child received their own gift.

Also means
  1. each
  2. every

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

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K
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
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
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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Karelian
kniiga[ˈknʲiːɡɑ]Appears in an example
noun
A collection of printed or written pages bound together. It is an object used for reading or learning.

“Kuni lapşet ei opaşşuttu lugomah, hyö kniigan tekstan tiijuşşetah opaştajan şanoista.”

As long as children haven't learned to read yet, they get to know a book's texts through the teacher's words.

Also means
  1. book

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

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Karelian
kravatti[ˈkrɑʋɑtʲːi]Appears in an example
noun
A piece of furniture used for sleeping.

“Menen nukkumaan omaan kravattiin.”

I am going to sleep in my own bed.

Also means
  1. bed

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

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L
Karelian
lapši[ˈlɑpʃi]Appears in an example
noun
A young human being who is not yet an adult.

“Kuni lapşet ei opaşşuttu lugomah, hyö kniigan tekstan tiijuşşetah opaştajan şanoista.”

As long as children haven't learned to read yet, they get to know a book's texts through the teacher's words.

Also means
  1. child

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

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Karelian
lypšiä[ˈlʲypʃiæ̯]Appears in an example
verb
The action of removing milk from a cow or other mammal.

“Muori tahtou lypšiä lehmiä.”

The old woman wants to milk the cows.

Also means
  1. to milk
  2. to give milk

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

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M
Karelian
maha
noun
The internal organ in which the major part of the digestion of food occurs. It is also used to refer to the belly or abdomen.

“Minun maha on kipeä.”

My stomach is sore.

“Minun maha kiärii.”

My stomach is churning.

Also means
  1. stomach

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

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Karelian
mie šilma šuvačen
phrase
A common phrase used to express deep affection or love toward another person.

“Mie šilma šuvačen sinu.”

I love you.

Also means
  1. I love you

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

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Karelian
miiloi
noun
A person for whom one feels deep affection or romantic love.

“Hän on minun miiloi.”

He or she is my love.

Also means
  1. A love, one whom a person loves
  2. A love

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

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Karelian
muamo[ˈmuɑ̯mo]
noun
A woman in relation to her child or children.

“Minun muamo on hyvä ihmine.”

My mother is a good person.

Also means
  1. mother
  2. mum

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

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N
Karelian
naine[ˈnɑi̯nʲe]
noun
An adult female person or a spouse in a marriage.

“Se naine on minun vaimoni.”

That woman is my wife.

Also means
  1. woman
  2. wife

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

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Karelian
neičyt
noun
A young, unmarried woman or girl.

“Nuori neičyt kävelöy rannal.”

A young maiden is walking on the shore.

Also means
  1. maiden
  2. girl

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

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Karelian
neitšyt
noun
A term for a maiden or a young woman. This is an alternative spelling of the word neičyt.

“Nuori neitšyt lauloi kauniisti.”

The young maiden sang beautifully.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of neičyt
  2. maiden

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

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Karelian
neiyt
noun
A female child or a young unmarried woman.

“Pieni neiyt leikkiy pihal.”

A small girl is playing in the yard.

Also means
  1. girl
  2. maiden

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

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O
Karelian
oma
adj
Belonging to oneself or a specific person.

“Se on minun oma talo.”

It is my own house.

Also means
  1. own

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

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Karelian
ozaAppears in an example
noun
A person's share or portion of something that is distributed.

“Hän sai oman ozan.”

He got his own share.

Also means
  1. lot (due share)
  2. lot

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

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P
Karelian
pabuAppears in an example
noun
A seed from certain plants that is used as food.

“Muori istutti pabuja puutarhah.”

The old woman planted beans in the garden.

Also means
  1. bean

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

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R
Karelian
Rumiini
name
A country located in Southeast Europe.

“Rumiini on kaunis mua.”

Romania is a beautiful country.

Also means
  1. Romania

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

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Karelian
raudutieazemuAppears in an example
noun
A place where trains stop for passengers to get on or off.

“Meijän kyläl on oma raudutieazemu.”

Our village has its own railway station.

Also means
  1. railway station

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

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Karelian
ruvetaAppears in an example
verb
To begin an action or process. It is a common verb used when starting to do something.

“Minä ruvetah syömäh.”

I start to eat.

Also means
  1. start

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

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S
Karelian
sizär
noun
A girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person.

“Minun sizär on nuori.”

My sister is young.

Also means
  1. sister

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

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Š
Karelian
šoma[ˈʃomɑ]
adj
Pleasing to the eye or attractive in appearance.

“Se on šoma talo.”

That is a pretty house.

“Tämä on šoma kukka.”

This is a pretty flower.

Also means
  1. pretty
  2. handsome

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

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Karelian
šana[ˈʃɑnɑ]Appears in an example
noun
A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing.

“Kuni lapşet ei opaşşuttu lugomah, hyö kniigan tekstan tiijuşşetah opaştajan şanoista.”

As long as children haven't learned to read yet, they get to know a book's texts through the teacher's words.

Also means
  1. word
  2. spell

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

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Karelian
šija[ˈʃijɑ]Appears in an example
noun
A general word for a location or a specific spot. It can also refer to a position or a place to sleep.

“Oma šija on lämmin.”

One's own place is warm.

Also means
  1. place
  2. post, position
  3. bed (place to sleep on)
  4. case

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

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T
Karelian
tazavaldaAppears in an example
noun
A country that is governed by elected representatives rather than a monarch.

“Karjalan tazavalda on kuulužu oman luonnon mugah.”

The Republic of Karelia is famous for its nature.

Also means
  1. republic

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

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V
Karelian
vačča
noun
The part of the body that contains the stomach and intestines.

“Minun vačča on täyzi.”

My belly is full.

“Minun vačča on tyhjä.”

My belly is empty.

Also means
  1. belly
  2. stomach

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

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Karelian
valdaAppears in an example
noun
The state of being strong or having influence. It describes the capacity to act effectively or exert control.

“Suurella valdal on omat vastushet.”

Great power has its own responsibilities.

Also means
  1. might
  2. power

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

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Karelian
viäräpiäAppears in an example
noun
A person who has committed a wrong or carries the burden of guilt.

“Kun jevreit kuitenki ruvettih kiistämäh ta nakramah, niin Puavila puissalti pölyt omista vuatteista heijän ieššä ta šano heilä: «Kun työ kuolletta riähkähisinä, še on tiän oma vika! Mie en ole viäräpiä. Nyt lähen toisenvierosien rahvahien luo.»”

And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean; from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.

Also means
  1. guilty person

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

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Karelian
virši[ˈʋirʃi]Appears in an example
noun
A traditional, ancient poem often sung in Karelian culture.

“Vanha muori lauloi virttä.”

The old woman sang a rune.

Also means
  1. rune (traditional poem)
  2. rune

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

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