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valesokkeli

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Finnish

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Etymology

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vale- +‎ sokkeli

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑleˣˌsokːeli/, [ˈʋɑ̝le̞s̠ˌs̠o̞kːe̞li]
  • Rhymes: -okːeli
  • Hyphenation(key): vale‧sokke‧li

Noun

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valesokkeli

  1. (construction) A foundation wall located entirely underground with only a facade extending above the ground, such that the (wooden) wall frames extend to ground level or are even partially underground; once a common structure, but now considered highly undesirable due to the elevated risk of mold and moisture damage.
  2. (construction) The visible facade of such a foundation wall.

Declension

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Possessive forms of valesokkeli (Kotus type 6/paperi, no gradation)

Synonyms

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Further reading

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