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absence in Finnish

absence in Finnish is poissaolo, ero, puute — absence means the state of not being in a place where one is expected.

absence in Finnish

poissaolo
noun
A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship
ero
noun
A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship
poissaolo
noun
puute
noun
Lack; deficiency; non-existence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
puuttuminen
noun
Lack; deficiency; non-existence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
poissaolo
noun
Lack; deficiency; non-existence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
poissaolo
noun
Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind). [First attested in the early 18th century.]
hajamielisyys
noun
Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind). [First attested in the early 18th century.]
tiedottomuus
noun
(medical) Temporary loss or disruption of consciousness, with sudden onset and recovery, and common in epilepsy. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

What does "absence" mean?

  1. noun The state of not being in a place where one is expected.
    "His absence from the meeting was noted by the board."
  2. noun A lack or non-existence of something.
    "The project stalled due to the absence of proper funding."
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absence in a sentence

  • His absence from the meeting was noted by the board.
  • Her prolonged absence worried her colleagues.
  • The project stalled due to the absence of proper funding.

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What is "absence" in Finnish?

"absence" in Finnish is poissaolo, ero, puute. absence means: The state of not being in a place where one is expected.

How do you use "absence" in a sentence?

Example: "His absence from the meeting was noted by the board." In Finnish, "absence" is poissaolo, ero, puute.

Are there other ways to say "absence" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "absence": poissaolo, ero, puute, puuttuminen, hajamielisyys, tiedottomuus.

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