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paanu

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See also: paañu

Finnish

Etymology

Borrowed from Proto-Norse *ᛋᛒᚨᚾᚢᛉ (*spānuz) (compare Old Norse spánn) or more recently from Old Swedish spān.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɑːnu/, [ˈpɑ̝ːnu]
  • Rhymes: -ɑːnu
  • Syllabification(key): paa‧nu
  • Hyphenation(key): paa‧nu

Noun

paanu

  1. A relatively thick wooden shingle.

Usage notes

The paanu is a more strictly applied term than "shingle", which may be made of a variety of materials and come in various shapes. paanu, on the other hand, is always made of wood, is at least one, preferably two centimeters or more thick, has a pointed lower end to make the rainwater run off more easily and is treated with tar. A roof made of paanu typically lasts hundreds of years, if properly maintained.

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More information nominative, genitive ...
More information first-person singular possessor, singular ...

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