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vara-

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Finnish

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Etymology

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From vara.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑrɑ-/, [ˈʋɑ̝rɑ̝-]

Adjective

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vara- (as a modifier in compounds)

  1. extra, spare, contingency, safety, emergency, backup, reserve, standby
    varakengät ― extra pair of shoes
    vararengas ― spare tyre
    varasuunnitelma ― contingency plan
    varaventtiili ― safety valve
    varalaskupaikka ― emergency landing strip
  2. vice, deputy, lieutenant, assistant, (sports) substitute, second-string
    varapresidentti ― vice president
    varajäsen ― deputy member
    varakuvernööri ― lieutenant governor
    varaprofessori ― assistant professor
    varapuolustaja ― substitute defenceman

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Icelandic

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Prefix

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vara-

  1. signifies being spare, extra or of or pertaining to an emergency

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