varushenkilö

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Finnish

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Etymology

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varus +‎ henkilö

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑrusˌheŋkilø/, [ˈʋɑ̝rus̠ˌhe̞ŋk̟ilø̞]
  • Rhymes: -eŋkilø
  • Hyphenation(key): varus‧henki‧lö

Noun

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varushenkilö (uncommon)

  1. (neologism) conscript, draftee

Usage notes

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A proposed gender-neutral alternative for varusmies which has not gained much traction.

Declension

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Possessive forms of varushenkilö (Kotus type 2/palvelu, no gradation)

Further reading

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