puoli
Lemma: puoli
Translation: half; side; part (noun)
Etymology: From Proto-Finnic *pōli, cognate with Estonian pool. Ultimately from Proto-Uralic *pälä
Mnemonics
- Think of 'pool' being divided in half
- Remember 'puoli' sounds like 'portion'
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Cultural Context
Very commonly used in compounds and expressions of time, location, and measurement
Easily Confused With
Explanation: puoli means 'half/side' while puoliso means 'spouse'
This word:
Otan puolet
I'll take half
Confused word:
Hän on minun puolisoni
He/she is my spouse
Notes: Both words share the same root as puoli originally refers to 'side' or 'half'
Mnemonic: puoliso = spouse (someone who is your other half)