kestopreesens

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Finnish

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Etymology

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kesto +‎ preesens

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkestoˌpreːsens/, [ˈk̟e̞s̠to̞ˌpre̞ːs̠e̞ns̠]
  • Rhymes: -eːsens
  • Syllabification(key): kes‧to‧pree‧sens

Noun

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kestopreesens

  1. (grammar) present continuous, present progressive (tense that describes an ongoing action in the present)

Usage notes

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In Finnish the present continuous is normally expressed with ordinary present tense. If there's a need to emphasize the ongoing aspect of action, there are a few alternatives:

Editoin tätä sanakirjaa.
Olen editoimassa tätä sanakirjaa.
Editoin parhaillaan tätä sanakirjaa.
I am editing this dictionary.

Declension

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Possessive forms of kestopreesens (Kotus type 5/risti, no gradation)