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Karelian

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Karelian

vanha[ˈʋɑnhɑ]

adj

Refers to something that has existed for a long time or is aged.

“Tämä on vanha talo.”

This is an old house.

Also means

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

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Karelian

siäAppears in an example

noun

This is an old or unofficial spelling of the word šiä.

“Siä on vanha kirjoitustapa.”

Siä is an old spelling method.

Also means

superseded spelling of šiä

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

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Karelian

sanaAppears in an example

noun

An older way of spelling the Karelian word for 'word' (šana).

“Tämä on vanha sana.”

This is an old word.

Also means

superseded spelling of šana
word

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

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Karelian

allasAppears in an example

noun

An older way of spelling the word allaš.

“Tämä on vanha muoto sanasta allas.”

This is an old form of the word allas.

Also means

superseded spelling of allaš

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

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Karelian

heimo[ˈhei̯mo]Appears in an example

noun

A social group made up of many families or clans that share the same culture and language.

“Tämä on vanha heimo.”

This is an old tribe.

Also means

tribe

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

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Karelian

honka[ˈhoŋkɑ]Appears in an example

noun

A pine tree that has died and become dry and hard, often used in building.

“Vanha honka seisoo metsàssà.”

An old, dry pine tree stands in the forest.

Also means

dead, dry pine tree

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

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Karelian

kissaAppears in an example

noun

An older way of spelling the word for cat, which has now been replaced by the spelling kišša.

“Vanha kirja käytti sanaa kissa.”

The old book used the word kissa.

Also means

superseded spelling of kišša

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

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Karelian

noita[ˈnoi̯tɑ]Appears in an example

noun

A person who is thought to have magic powers, often associated with folklore or shamanic traditions.

“Vanha noita asuu metsässä.”

The old witch lives in the forest.

Also means

witch
shaman

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

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Karelian

pyssyAppears in an example

noun

An older way of spelling the word for a gun, now replaced by pyššy.

“Vanha sana on pyssy, nyt pyššy.”

The old word is pyssy, now pyššy.

Also means

superseded spelling of pyššy

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

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Karelian

sildaAppears in an example

noun

A structure built over a river or road to help people cross to the other side.

“Silda on hyvin vanha.”

The bridge is very old.

Also means

bridge

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

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Karelian

tammi[ˈtɑmːi]Appears in an example

noun

A large, strong tree known for its hard wood and acorns.

“Vanha tammi seisoo pihalla.”

An old oak stands in the yard.

Also means

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

rune (traditional poem)
rune

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

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Karelian

hammasAppears in an example

noun

This is an older, no longer current way to write the Karelian word for tooth.

“Vanha kirjaimisto käytti muotoa hammas.”

The old writing system used the form hammas.

“Vanha kirja käytti sanaa hammas.”

The old book used the word hammas.

Also means

superseded spelling of hammaš

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

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Karelian

jevrei[ˈjeʋrei̯]Appears in an example

noun

A person belonging to the Jewish people.

“Jevrei on vanha kansa.”

The Jews are an ancient people.

Also means

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

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Karelian

jumala[ˈjumɑlɑ]Appears in an example

noun

A divine being who is worshipped, or a sacred image representing such a figure.

“Vanha jumala kuvattiin puusta.”

The old icon was carved from wood.

Also means

god
icon

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

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Karelian

porrasAppears in an example

noun

This is an older way of writing the word porraš.

“Porras on vanha kirjoitusasu.”

Porras is an old spelling form.

Also means

superseded spelling of porraš
superseded spelling

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

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Karelian

uarrehAppears in an example

noun

Something that is very valuable or precious, like gold or jewels.

“Merimiehet etitäh vanha uarreh.”

The sailors are looking for an old treasure.

Also means

treasure

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

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Karelian

posteliAppears in an example

noun

A long, narrow pillow or cushion filled with straw.

“Vanha posteli oli täytetty oljilla.”

The old straw bolster was filled with straw.

Also means

straw bolster

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

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Karelian

mečästämineAppears in an example

noun

The activity of tracking and killing animals for food or sport.

“Mečästämine on vanha ruado.”

Hunting is an old occupation.

Also means

hunting

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

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