oikein-merkki

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • A symbol consisting of a slash (/) and two dots, one on the upper left side of the slash and the other on the lower right side. Alternative way to describe the symbol is that it's like a %-sign in which the o's are replaced with dots. This symbol is used in Finland to indicate agreement, correctness or acknowledgement. When ticking a box, an X (rasti (rasti)) is normally used as the sign of acceptance.
  • checkmark, tick mark made to indicate agreement, correctness or acknowledgement; see also "Usage notes" below.

Etymology

Compound from Finnish oikein (correct) + Finnish merkki (mark, sign, brand, character, signal, symbol, label).

Origin

Finnish

merkki

Gloss

mark, sign, brand, character, signal, symbol, label

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji
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