Finnish

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Etymology

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vauhdinotto (run-up) +‎ paikka (place, area)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑu̯hdinˌotːoˌpɑi̯kːɑ/, [ˈʋɑ̝u̯xdinˌo̞t̪ːo̞ˌpɑ̝i̯kːɑ̝]
  • Rhymes: -ɑikːɑ
  • Syllabification(key): vauh‧din‧ot‧to‧paik‧ka

Noun

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vauhdinottopaikka

  1. (sports) runway (short track along which athletes can accelerate themselves for their jump or throw)
    Synonym: vauhdinottorata

Declension

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Possessive forms of vauhdinottopaikka (Kotus type 9*A/kala, kk-k gradation)