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decency in Finnish

decency in Finnish is soveliaisuus, säädyllisyys, sopivaisuus — decency means the quality of behaving in a way that is morally proper, polite, or respectable.

decency in Finnish

soveliaisuus
noun
The quality of being decent; propriety.
säädyllisyys
noun
The quality of being decent; propriety.
sopivaisuus
noun
That which is proper or becoming.

What does "decency" mean?

  1. noun The quality of behaving in a way that is morally proper, polite, or respectable.
    "He had the decency to apologize after realizing his mistake."
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decency in a sentence

  • He had the decency to apologize after realizing his mistake.
  • Basic human decency requires that we treat others with respect.

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What is "decency" in Finnish?

"decency" in Finnish is soveliaisuus, säädyllisyys, sopivaisuus. decency means: The quality of behaving in a way that is morally proper, polite, or respectable.

How do you use "decency" in a sentence?

Example: "He had the decency to apologize after realizing his mistake." In Finnish, "decency" is soveliaisuus, säädyllisyys, sopivaisuus.

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

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "decency": soveliaisuus, säädyllisyys, sopivaisuus.

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