korvata

Finnish

pronunciation
Definitions
  • to replace, take the place of
  • to pay compensation, compensate, reimburse for, refund, restitute, recompense
  • (insurance) to pay compensation, compensate, indemnify, recompense
  • to substitute to use in place of something
  • to substitute for to serve as a replacement
  • (obsolete) to compare, place beside

Etymology

Suffix from Finnish korva (ear, eared, -eared).

Origin

Finnish

korva

Gloss

ear, eared, -eared

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

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