salla
noun
LanguageLule Sami
Meaning- fathom (unit of length)
- fathom
- A unit of length used for measuring the depth of water, equal to six feet.
Tjåhkkem le guhtta salla tjavtsa vuolan.
The depth is six fathoms under the water.
Part of speechnoun
Usage noteThis is a traditional measurement unit often used in nautical contexts.
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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 7 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.