Finnish

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Etymology

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vakava +‎ -sti

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑkɑʋɑstiˣ/, [ˈʋɑ̝kɑ̝ˌʋɑ̝s̠ti(ʔ)]
  • Rhymes: -ɑsti
  • Syllabification(key): va‧ka‧vas‧ti

Adverb

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vakavasti (comparative vakavammin, superlative vakavimmin)

  1. seriously
    En voi ottaa sitä vakavasti.
    I can't take it seriously.

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