tsempata

Finnish

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Definitions
  • (intransitive) to hang on, to persevere, to try hard
  • (intransitive) to improve oneself, to do one's best
  • (transitive) to support, to encourage, to cheer

Etymology

Derived from Swedish kämpa (fight).

Origin

Swedish

kämpa

Gloss

fight

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji
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