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kohtalokas

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Finnish

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Etymology

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kohtalo +‎ -kas

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkohtɑlokɑs/, [ˈko̞xt̪ɑ̝ˌlo̞kɑ̝s̠]
  • Rhymes: -okɑs
  • Hyphenation(key): koh‧ta‧lo‧kas

Adjective

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kohtalokas (comparative kohtalokkaampi, superlative kohtalokkain)

  1. fateful (setting or sealing one’s fate)
    Se alkoi tuolla kohtalokkaalla matkalla.
    It started with that fateful trip.
  2. fatal (that settles one's fate; leading to death or destruction)

Declension

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Possessive forms of kohtalokas (Kotus type 41*A/vieras, kk-k gradation)
Rare. Only used with substantive adjectives.

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