poiga
[ˈpoi̯ɡɑ]
noun
LanguageKarelian
Meaning- son
- boy, lad
- young (of an animal)
- A male child in relation to his parents, or a young male person or animal.
Minun poiga on jo suuri mies.
My son is already a big man.
Pronunciationˈpoi̯ɡɑ
Part of speechnoun
Usage noteThis word can refer to a son, a young boy, or the young of an animal.
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