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common sense in Finnish

common sense in Finnish is maalaisjärki, terve järki, arkijärki — common sense means sound practical judgement about everyday matters, of the kind most people are expected to have without special training.

common sense in Finnish

maalaisjärki
noun
Ordinary sensible understanding; one's basic intelligence which allows for plain understanding and without which good decisions or judgments cannot be made.
terve järki
noun
Ordinary sensible understanding; one's basic intelligence which allows for plain understanding and without which good decisions or judgments cannot be made.
arkijärki
noun
Ordinary sensible understanding; one's basic intelligence which allows for plain understanding and without which good decisions or judgments cannot be made.
järki
noun
Ordinary sensible understanding; one's basic intelligence which allows for plain understanding and without which good decisions or judgments cannot be made.
perusjärki
noun
Ordinary sensible understanding; one's basic intelligence which allows for plain understanding and without which good decisions or judgments cannot be made.
talonpoikaisjärki
noun
Ordinary sensible understanding; one's basic intelligence which allows for plain understanding and without which good decisions or judgments cannot be made.

What does "common sense" mean?

  1. noun Sound practical judgement about everyday matters, of the kind most people are expected to have without special training.
    "It is just common sense to check the tyres before a long drive."
  2. adjective Based on ordinary practical judgement rather than theory or specialist knowledge. Usually written with a hyphen before a noun.
    "The report ends with a few common-sense suggestions for cutting costs."
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common sense in a sentence

  • It is just common sense to check the tyres before a long drive.
  • She had no formal qualifications, but plenty of common sense.
  • The report ends with a few common-sense suggestions for cutting costs.

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What is "common sense" in Finnish?

"common sense" in Finnish is maalaisjärki, terve järki, arkijärki. common sense means: Sound practical judgement about everyday matters, of the kind most people are expected to have without special training.

How do you use "common sense" in a sentence?

Example: "It is just common sense to check the tyres before a long drive." In Finnish, "common sense" is maalaisjärki, terve järki, arkijärki.

Are there other ways to say "common sense" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "common sense": maalaisjärki, terve järki, arkijärki, järki, perusjärki, talonpoikaisjärki.

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