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ambition in Finnish

ambition in Finnish is kunnianhimo, intohimo, aloitekyky — ambition means a strong desire to achieve success, power, or a particular goal.

ambition in Finnish

kunnianhimo
noun
(uncountable, countable) Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.
kunnianhimo
noun
(countable) An object of an ardent desire.
intohimo
noun
(countable) An object of an ardent desire.
aloitekyky
noun
(uncountable) A personal quality similar to motivation, not necessarily tied to a single goal.
kunnianhimo
noun
(uncountable) A personal quality similar to motivation, not necessarily tied to a single goal.
intohimo
noun
(obsolete) The act of going about to solicit or obtain an office, or any other object of desire; canvassing.
pyrkimys
noun
(obsolete) The act of going about to solicit or obtain an office, or any other object of desire; canvassing.
yritys
noun
(obsolete) The act of going about to solicit or obtain an office, or any other object of desire; canvassing.

What does "ambition" mean?

  1. noun A strong desire to achieve success, power, or a particular goal.
    "Her ambition was to become a surgeon by the age of thirty."
  2. noun A specific goal or objective that someone wants to achieve.
    "Running a marathon had always been one of his ambitions."
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ambition in a sentence

  • Her ambition was to become a surgeon by the age of thirty.
  • The company's ambition is to double revenue within five years.
  • Running a marathon had always been one of his ambitions.

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What is "ambition" in Finnish?

"ambition" in Finnish is kunnianhimo, intohimo, aloitekyky. ambition means: A strong desire to achieve success, power, or a particular goal.

How do you use "ambition" in a sentence?

Example: "Her ambition was to become a surgeon by the age of thirty." In Finnish, "ambition" is kunnianhimo, intohimo, aloitekyky.

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

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "ambition": kunnianhimo, intohimo, aloitekyky, pyrkimys, yritys.

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