Finnish

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Etymology

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olemassa oleva – "one that is in existence"

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈolemɑsːɑ ˈoleʋɑ/, [ˈo̞le̞ˌmɑ̝s̠ːɑ̝ ˈo̞le̞ʋɑ̝]

Adjective

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olemassa oleva (not comparable)

  1. existing
  2. preexisting

Declension

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Possessive forms of olemassa oleva (Kotus type 10/koira, no gradation)
Rare. Only used with substantive adjectives.

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