Finnish

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Etymology

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läpikotainen +‎ -isin

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlæpiˌkotɑi̯sin/, [ˈlæpiˌko̞t̪ɑ̝i̯s̠in]
  • Rhymes: -otɑisin
  • Syllabification(key): lä‧pi‧ko‧tai‧sin

Adverb

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läpikotaisin

  1. thoroughly, entirely, through and through, to the core
    Hän pystyy tuhoamaan kokonaisen valtion läpikotaisin.
    He is able to destroy a whole nation entirely.

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