No. 967 in Finnish
nato
The Finnish word "nato" refers to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
In a sentence
Nato on puolustusliitto.
NATO is a defense alliance.
In this sentence, the word 'Nato' is used as a proper noun referring to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Hän liittyi natoon tukemaan turvallisuutta.
He joined NATO to support security.
Here, the word 'natoon' is the illative case form of 'Nato,' indicating movement toward or joining the organization.
Nato-mailla on yhteiset tavoitteet.
NATO member countries have common goals.
In this example, 'Nato-mailla' combines 'Nato' and '-mailla' (meaning 'member countries of NATO'), specifying countries participating in the alliance.
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