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erikoislaina.

A word or phrase borrowed by one language from another and modified in pronunciation to fit the normal set of sounds of the target language; a semi-adapted or an adapted borrowing; a Hobson-Jobson.

12 characters5 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈerikoi̯sˌlɑi̯nɑ/[ˈe̞riko̞i̯s̠ˌlɑ̝i̯nɑ̝]
  1. A word or phrase borrowed by one language from another and modified in pronunciation to fit the normal set of sounds of the target language; a semi-adapted or an adapted borrowing; a Hobson-Jobson.

Where this word comes from

erikoinen (“special”) + laina (“loan”)

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.