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English translation: loose tile (improper installation)

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Finnish term or phrase:	Kopo
English translation:	loose tile (improper installation)
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07:15 Oct 27, 2009

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Finnish term or phrase: Kopo

From a list of defects in a building:
"Lattian vedeneriste "Kopo" ja rikki kahdesta kohtaa." (it's capitalised in the source, but I'm not sure why.)

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loose tile (improper installation)

Explanation:
Kopo is a term used when a tile has loosened, for example in the bathroom.

Linkistä 1:
Kopo on onomatopoeettinen ilmaisu laatoista, jotka irtoilevat esim. kylppärissä. Kuulostavat ontolta kun niitä kopauttaa.

Link 2:
Loose tile is often noticed by noise when walked on or a hollow sound when struck.

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Local time: 04:40

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loose tile (improper installation)

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loose tile (improper installation)

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Local time: 04:40
Native speaker of: Finnish
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Mar 28, 2010 - Changes made by Alfa Trans:
Edited KOG entry	Alfa Trans's old entry - "Kopo" => "loose tile (improper installation)"
Oct 30, 2009 - Changes made by Alfa Trans:
Edited KOG entry	Alfa Trans's old entry - "Kopo" => "loose tile (improper installation)"
Oct 30, 2009 - Changes made by Alfa Trans:
Created KOG entry	KudoZ term => KOG term

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