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hallinta

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Finnish

Etymology

hallita (to control, manage; to master) + -nta

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɑlːintɑ/, [ˈhɑ̝lːin̪t̪ɑ̝]
  • Rhymes: -ɑlːintɑ
  • Syllabification(key): hal‧lin‧ta
  • Hyphenation(key): hal‧lin‧ta

Noun

hallinta

  1. control (influence or authority over something)
    vihollisen hallinnassaunder enemy control
    Menetimme kärryn hallinnan.
    We lost control of the trolley.
  2. mastery (position or authority of a master; superiority in war or competition)
  3. mastery, expertise (act or process of mastering)
  4. management (judicious use of means to accomplish an end)
  5. (ball games) possession (control of the ball in a disputed sports game)

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