bugbear in Finnish
bugbear in Finnish is kiusa, riesa, henkilökohtainen mörkö — bugbear means a problem that keeps coming back and causes trouble.
bugbear in Finnish
kiusa
An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
riesa
An ongoing problem; a recurring obstacle or adversity.
henkilökohtainen mörkö
A source of dread; resentment; or irritation. [from late 16th c.]
peikko
A source of dread; resentment; or irritation. [from late 16th c.]
menninkäinen
(folklore, fantasy) A generic creature, often described as a large goblin, meant to inspire fear in children.
mörkö
(folklore, fantasy) A generic creature, often described as a large goblin, meant to inspire fear in children.
What does "bugbear" mean?
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noun A problem that keeps coming back and causes trouble.
"Level crossings are the bugbear of railway operation at Hull. There are no fewer than 16 within the city boundary."
- noun Something that causes fear, annoyance or lasting resentment.
- noun An imaginary monster, usually pictured as a large goblin, used to frighten children.
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bugbear in a sentence
- Level crossings are the bugbear of railway operation at Hull. There are no fewer than 16 within the city boundary.
- Stone ballast is now used throughout the main line, and has the additional advantage of eliminating the previous bugbear of dust.
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What is "bugbear" in Finnish?
"bugbear" in Finnish is kiusa, riesa, henkilökohtainen mörkö. bugbear means: A problem that keeps coming back and causes trouble.
Are there other ways to say "bugbear" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "bugbear": kiusa, riesa, henkilökohtainen mörkö, peikko, menninkäinen, mörkö.
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