läpimurto

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • A breakthrough (military advance).
  • A breakthrough (major progress).
  • As a modifier in a compound term, breakthrough.

Etymology

Compound from Finnish läpi (through, hole, cross-) + Finnish murto (burglary).

Origin

Finnish

murto

Gloss

burglary

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