harhaanjohtava

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Alternative forms

Etymology

johtaa harhaan (to mislead) +‎ -va; harhaan +‎ johtava.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɑrhɑːnˌjohtɑʋɑ/,
  • Rhymes: -ohtɑʋɑ
  • Hyphenation(key): harhaan‧johta‧va

Adjective

harhaanjohtava (comparative harhaanjohtavampi, superlative harhaanjohtavin)

  1. misleading, deceptive, delusive
    Kiinanšakki on harhaanjohtava nimitys, koska pelillä ei ole mitään tekemistä Kiinan kanssa.
    Chinese checkers is a misnomer since the game has nothing to do with China.

Declension

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

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