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coy in Finnish

coy in Finnish is ujo, hiljainen, vaitonainen — coy means shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.

coy in Finnish

ujo
adj
(dated) Bashful, shy, retiring.
hiljainen
adj
(archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.
ujo
adj
(archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.
vaitonainen
adj
(archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.
häveliäs
adj
hellä
adj
Soft, gentle, hesitating.

What does "coy" mean?

  1. adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
    "She gave a coy smile but wouldn't answer the question."
  2. adjective Reluctant to give a direct answer, especially about something sensitive.
    "The company remained coy about its future plans."
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coy in a sentence

  • She gave a coy smile but wouldn't answer the question.
  • He was coy about the details of his new job.
  • The company remained coy about its future plans.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "coy" in Finnish?

"coy" in Finnish is ujo, hiljainen, vaitonainen. coy means: Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.

How do you use "coy" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave a coy smile but wouldn't answer the question." In Finnish, "coy" is ujo, hiljainen, vaitonainen.

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

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "coy": ujo, hiljainen, vaitonainen, häveliäs, hellä.

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