toimeentulo

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • A livelihood, subsistence or living means of supporting oneself.

Etymology

Compound from Finnish toimi (action, activity, task, affair, service, duty, job, chore, office, operation, function, act, business, position) + Finnish tulo (income, coming, act of coming, arrival).

Origin

Finnish

tulo

Gloss

income, coming, act of coming, arrival

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