asylum in Finnish
asylum in Finnish is turvapaikka, mielisairaala — asylum means protection given by a country to someone fleeing danger or persecution in their own country.
asylum in Finnish
turvapaikka
A place of safety or refuge.
mielisairaala
(dated) A place of protection or restraint for one or more classes of the disadvantaged, especially the mentally ill.
What does "asylum" mean?
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noun Protection given by a country to someone fleeing danger or persecution in their own country.
"She applied for asylum after fleeing the civil war."
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noun A place of safety or refuge.
"The old chapel became an asylum for anyone in trouble."
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noun (dated) An institution for the care of people with mental illness.
"In the 19th century many patients were confined to asylums with little real treatment."
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asylum in a sentence
- She applied for asylum after fleeing the civil war.
- The government granted him political asylum.
- The old chapel became an asylum for anyone in trouble.
- In the 19th century many patients were confined to asylums with little real treatment.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "asylum" in Finnish?
"asylum" in Finnish is turvapaikka, mielisairaala. asylum means: Protection given by a country to someone fleeing danger or persecution in their own country.
How do you use "asylum" in a sentence?
Example: "She applied for asylum after fleeing the civil war." In Finnish, "asylum" is turvapaikka, mielisairaala.
Are there other ways to say "asylum" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "asylum": turvapaikka, mielisairaala.
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