Where does “syytinki” come from?
syytinki (Finnish) comes from Old Swedish syting.
syytinki (Finnish): A pension-like arrangement in which a former owner of a property retains the right to dwell in some part of the property and often receive a regular payment or in-kind settlement for a fixed period of time or lifetime; this type of arrangement is typically agreed on in connection with selling a farm
Definitions
- A pension-like arrangement in which a former owner of a property retains the right to dwell in some part of the property and often receive a regular payment or in-kind settlement for a fixed period of time or lifetime; this type of arrangement is typically agreed on in connection with selling a farm
Ancestry of “syytinki”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Swedish | syting | — |