korvata

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Contents 1 Finnish 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.4 References

[edit] Finnish

(index ko)

[edit] Etymology

• korva- (genitive singular stem of korva, archaically "edge", "border") + -ta

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈko̞rʋɑt̪ɑ(ʔ)/
• Rhymes: -orʋɑtɑ
• Hyphenation: kor‧va‧ta

[edit] Verb

korvata (stem korva-^*)

1. (transitive) To replace, take the place of.
2. (transitive) To compensate, reimburse for, refund, restitute.

[edit] Derived terms

• nouns: korvaus, korvike
• verbs: passive korvautua

[edit] References

• Häkkinen, Kaisa: Nykysuomen etymologinen sanakirja, WSOY, 2005.