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celibate in Finnish

celibate in Finnish is naimaton, selibaatti — celibate means not married, or abstaining from sexual activity.

celibate in Finnish

naimaton
adj
(chiefly religious) Not married. [from 1827]
selibaatti
noun
One who is not married, especially one who has taken a religious vow not to get married, usually because of being a member of a religious community. [from 1869]

What does "celibate" mean?

  1. adj Not married, or abstaining from sexual activity.
    "He has remained celibate since taking his vows."
  2. noun A person who abstains from marriage or sex, especially for religious reasons.
    "The monastery was home to a small community of celibates."
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celibate in a sentence

  • He has remained celibate since taking his vows.
  • She decided to stay celibate while focusing on her career.
  • The monastery was home to a small community of celibates.

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What is "celibate" in Finnish?

"celibate" in Finnish is naimaton, selibaatti. celibate means: Not married, or abstaining from sexual activity.

How do you use "celibate" in a sentence?

Example: "He has remained celibate since taking his vows." In Finnish, "celibate" is naimaton, selibaatti.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "celibate": naimaton, selibaatti.

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