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adopt in Finnish

adopt in Finnish is adoptoida, omaksua, hyväksyä — adopt means to legally take a child into your family as your own.

adopt in Finnish

adoptoida
verb
To take (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) by choice into a relationship.
omaksua
verb
To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally.
hyväksyä
verb
To select and take or approve.
omaksua
verb
To select and take or approve.

What does "adopt" mean?

  1. verb To legally take a child into your family as your own.
    "After years of waiting, the couple were allowed to adopt a toddler."
  2. verb To take a pet or cause under your care, or to start using an idea, method, or practice.
    "Several schools have decided to adopt a stricter approach to homework."
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adopt in a sentence

  • After years of waiting, the couple were allowed to adopt a toddler.
  • They adopted a baby girl from overseas.
  • Several schools have decided to adopt a stricter approach to homework.
  • We adopted a rescue dog from the local shelter.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "adopt" in Finnish?
"adopt" in Finnish is adoptoida, omaksua, hyväksyä. adopt means: To legally take a child into your family as your own.
How do you use "adopt" in a sentence?
Example: "After years of waiting, the couple were allowed to adopt a toddler." In Finnish, "adopt" is adoptoida, omaksua, hyväksyä.
Are there other ways to say "adopt" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "adopt": adoptoida, omaksua, hyväksyä.
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