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Finnish
Etymology
The illative singular form of the stem haltu-; see hallussa.
Pronunciation
Postposition
haltuun (+ genitive and/or possessive suffix)
- (genitive or possessive suffix +) to the possession (care, custody) (of)
Sain haltuuni tärkeän kartan.- I received/took an important map into my possession.
Myöhemmin kartta joutui vihollisen haltuun.- Later the map ended up in the possession of the enemy.
Joutuessaan heidän haltuunsa se voi olla vaarallinen.- While staying in their possession it may be dangerous.
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