varten
Finnish edit
Etymology edit
Most likely derived from the genitive plural of varsi (now vartten), possibly also influenced by vara and varta vasten (as if abbreviated).
Pronunciation edit
Postposition edit
varten (+ partitive)
- for (in order to benefit; to be used or treated in a stated way; intended to belong to)
- mitä varten ― why, what for
- Tämä puisto ei ole koiria varten.
- This park isn't for dogs.
Synonyms edit
- -lle (the allative case suffix, often gives the same meaning)
Derived terms edit
See also edit
Further reading edit
- “varten”, 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 2023-07-04