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digression in Finnish

digression in Finnish is poikkeama, poikkeaminen, syrjähyppy — digression means an aside, an act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing.

digression in Finnish

poikkeama
noun
(generally, _, uncountable) The act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing, (rhetoric) particularly for rhetorical effect.
poikkeaminen
noun
(generally, _, uncountable) The act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing, (rhetoric) particularly for rhetorical effect.
syrjähyppy
noun
(generally, _, uncountable) The act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing, (rhetoric) particularly for rhetorical effect.

What does "digression" mean?

  1. noun An aside, an act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing.
  2. noun The act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing, (rhetoric) particularly for rhetorical effect.
  3. noun A deviancy, a sin or error, an act of straying from the path of righteousness or a general rule.
  4. noun A deviation, an act of straying from a path.
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What is "digression" in Finnish?

"digression" in Finnish is poikkeama, poikkeaminen, syrjähyppy. digression means: An aside, an act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing.

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

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "digression": poikkeama, poikkeaminen, syrjähyppy.

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