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a watched pot never boils in Finnish

a watched pot never boils in Finnish is odottavan aika on pitkä.

a watched pot never boils in Finnish

odottavan aika on pitkä

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A process appears to proceed more slowly if one waits for it rather than engaging in other activities.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common Finnish translations

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What is "a watched pot never boils" in Finnish?

"a watched pot never boils" in Finnish is odottavan aika on pitkä.

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