isän kädestä

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Finnish

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Phrase

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isän kädestä (literally: "from father's hand")

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: isän kädestä.
  2. (idiomatic) what for (unspecified, but often implied physical, punishment)

Usage notes

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  • (punishment): Often used with antaa (to give) or saada (to get).