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korottaa - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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From Wiktionary, the free dictionary

korko +‎ -ttaa

  • IPA(key): /ˈkorotːɑːˣ/, [ˈko̞ro̞t̪ːɑ̝ː(ʔ)]
  • Rhymes: -orotːɑː
  • Hyphenation(key): ko‧rot‧taa

korottaa (transitive)

  1. to raise (increase height, e.g. by constructing higher)
  2. to raise (increase intensity or volume)

    Sinun täytyy korottaa vuokraa.

    You should raise the rent.

    Sinun täytyy korottaa äänesi.

    You should raise your voice.
  3. to raise, chip (in) or ante (up) (increase the bet in poker and other games)
  4. to raise, promote
    Synonym: ylentää
  5. (mathematics) to raise (to a power)
  6. (music) to raise (increase pitch)