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decay in Finnish

decay in Finnish is laho, lahoaminen, heikkeneminen — decay means to rot or gradually break down, especially of organic matter.

decay in Finnish

laho
noun
(ecology, medicine) The process or result of being gradually decomposed; rot, decomposition.
lahoaminen
noun
(ecology, medicine) The process or result of being gradually decomposed; rot, decomposition.
heikkeneminen
noun
A deterioration of condition; loss of status, quality, strength, or fortune.
rapautuminen
noun
A deterioration of condition; loss of status, quality, strength, or fortune.
heikentyä
verb
(intransitive) To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.
heiketä
verb
(intransitive) To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.
rapautua
verb
(intransitive) To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.
rappeutua
verb
(intransitive) To deteriorate, to get worse, to lose strength or health, to decline in quality.

What does "decay" mean?

  1. verb To rot or gradually break down, especially of organic matter.
    "The fallen leaves slowly decayed into the soil."
  2. verb To decline gradually in quality, strength, or condition.
    "The old empire's power decayed over several centuries."
  3. noun The process or result of rotting or gradual deterioration.
    "The building showed signs of decay after years of neglect."
  4. noun In physics, the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus or particle breaks down over time.
    "Scientists measured the radioactive decay of the isotope."

decay in a sentence

  • The fallen leaves slowly decayed into the soil.
  • Without treatment, the tooth will continue to decay.
  • The old empire's power decayed over several centuries.
  • The building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "decay" in Finnish?

"decay" in Finnish is laho, lahoaminen, heikkeneminen. decay means: To rot or gradually break down, especially of organic matter.

How do you use "decay" in a sentence?

Example: "The fallen leaves slowly decayed into the soil." In Finnish, "decay" is laho, lahoaminen, heikkeneminen.

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

Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "decay": laho, lahoaminen, heikkeneminen, rapautuminen, heikentyä, heiketä.

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