varten

Finnish

Etymology

Most likely derived from the genitive plural of varsi (now vartten), possibly also influenced by vara and varta vasten (as if abbreviated).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑrten/, [ˈʋɑ̝rt̪e̞n]
  • Rhymes: -ɑrten
  • Syllabification(key): var‧ten

Postposition

varten (+ partitive)

  1. for (in order to benefit; to be used or treated in a stated way; intended to belong to)
    mitä vartenwhy, what for
    Tämä puisto ei ole koiria varten.
    This park isn't for dogs.

Synonyms

  • -lle (the allative case suffix, often gives the same meaning)

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