varjupaik

From vari (“shade”) +‎ paik (“place”).

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɑrjupɑi̯k/, [ˈvɑrjüpˑɑi̯kˑ]
• Rhymes: -ɑik
• Hyphenation: var‧ju‧paik

varjupaik (genitive varjupaiga, partitive varjupaika)

1. haven, refuge, sanctuary, shelter
   1. A place of refuge, shelter.

      Soosaared pakkusid sõja-aastatel varjupaika.

      Bog islands provided shelter during the war years.

   2. An institution that provides temporary support and protection.

      Kesklinnas on ka kodutute varjupaik.

      There's a homeless shelter in the city center, too.

   3. An institution that provides a temporary home to homeless animals.

      Kass oli lõppfaasis tiine ja toimetati loomade varjupaika.

      The cat was in the final stage of pregnancy and she was relocated to an animal shelter.

2. asylum
   1. A place (country), where integrity is provided to refugees.

      Üha rohkem räägitakse poliitilise varjupaiga taotlemisest.

      Seeking political asylum is being more and more talked about.

      Synonym: asüül