Finnish

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Etymology

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hauki (a pike) + on (is) + kala (a fish)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhɑu̯ki ˈon ˈkɑlɑ/, [ˈhɑ̝u̯k̟i ˈo̞ŋ ˈkɑ̝lɑ̝]

Phrase

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hauki on kala

  1. An example of truism or an obvious truth.
  2. An example of memorisation without internalising the subject.