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Lippu

Ticket / Flag

Beginnernoun

Definition

A ticket for travel or entry; the same word means flag.

Example

Ostin kaksi lippua elokuviin.

I bought two movie tickets.

Etymology

'Lippu' has its roots in the Old Norse word 'lypa', meaning 'flag' or 'banner', and has adapted in Finnish to refer to tickets and flags.

How & Where It’s Used

'Lippu' is used in informal contexts when referring to event tickets or national flags. It is common in everyday language.

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