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Finnish
Etymology
lukkarin + rakkaus, calque of Swedish klockarkärlek, probably itself a mistranslation of French amour de clocher (“love of or patriotism for one's homeland or home region”, literally “love of the bell tower”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈlukːɑrinˌrɑkːɑus/,
- Rhymes: -ɑkːɑus
- Hyphenation(key): luk‧karin‧rakka‧us
Noun
lukkarinrakkaus
- (idiomatic) soft spot (sentimental fondness or affection)
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