kutka

See also: kutkâ

Finnish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkutkɑ/, [ˈkut̪kɑ̝]
• Rhymes: -utkɑ
• Syllabification^(key): kut‧ka

Etymology 1

Probably from the same root as kutiaa.

Noun

kutka (archaic)

1. (pathology) scabies, (skin condition caused by parasitic mites)
2. (pathology) mange (animal disease similar to scabies)
3. (dialectal) heavy and/or persistent itch (physical sensation on the skin, whatever the cause may be)

Synonyms

• (scabies): syyhy
• (mange): kapi
• (itch): kutina

Derived terms

• kutkuta

 

Further reading

• “kutka”, in Kielitoimiston sanakirja [Dictionary of Contemporary Finnish]‎^[1] (in Finnish) (online dictionary, continuously updated), Kotimaisten kielten keskuksen verkkojulkaisuja 35, Helsinki: Kotimaisten kielten tutkimuskeskus (Institute for the Languages of Finland), 2004–, retrieved 2023-07-01

Etymology 2

Pronoun

kutka

1. (archaic) nominative plural of kuka
   • 1918, Senaatin julistus 18.2.1918‎^[2]:

     Kutsuntatilaisuudessa on kaikki ne kutsutut, jotka kutsuntalautakunta havaitsee luotettaviksi ja maan puolustukseen soveliaiksi, pantava luetteloon ja tarkastettava, erikseen merkitsemällä, kutka on havaittu sotapalvelukseen kelvollisiksi.

     In the draft call-up shall all those mustered, who the draft board considers trustworthy and fitting to defend the country, be registered on a list and inspected, by explicitly marking, who have been considered as fit for military service.

Anagrams

• kakut, katku, kukat, takku, tukka