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disability in Finnish

disability in Finnish is häiriö, toimintakyvyn haitta, vammaisuus — disability means a physical or mental condition that significantly limits a person's abilities or functioning.

disability in Finnish

häiriö
noun
(countable, medical model of disability) A condition characterised by a significant limitation in a person's physical or intellectual powers or ability.
toimintakyvyn haitta
noun
(countable, medical model of disability) A condition characterised by a significant limitation in a person's physical or intellectual powers or ability.
häiriö
noun
(uncountable) The state of having such a condition; the state of being disabled.
toimintakyvyn haitta
noun
(uncountable) The state of having such a condition; the state of being disabled.
vammaisuus
noun
(uncountable) The state of having such a condition; the state of being disabled.
oikeustoimikelvottomuus
noun
(countable, law) Lack of legal qualification to do something; legal incapacity or incompetency.
vajaavaltaisuus
noun
(countable, law) Lack of legal qualification to do something; legal incapacity or incompetency.
työkyvyttömyyseläke
noun
(uncountable, informal) Regular payments received by a disabled person, usually from the state.
vammaiseläke
noun
(uncountable, informal) Regular payments received by a disabled person, usually from the state.

What does "disability" mean?

  1. noun A physical or mental condition that significantly limits a person's abilities or functioning.
    "The building added ramps to accommodate people with a disability."
  2. noun Regular payments made to someone who cannot work because of such a condition, usually from the government or an insurer.
    "He has been on disability since the accident."

disability in a sentence

  • The building added ramps to accommodate people with a disability.
  • She has spoken publicly about living with a disability since childhood.
  • He has been on disability since the accident.
  • She applied for disability after her surgery left her unable to work.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "disability" in Finnish?

"disability" in Finnish is häiriö, toimintakyvyn haitta, vammaisuus. disability means: A physical or mental condition that significantly limits a person's abilities or functioning.

How do you use "disability" in a sentence?

Example: "The building added ramps to accommodate people with a disability." In Finnish, "disability" is häiriö, toimintakyvyn haitta, vammaisuus.

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

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "disability": häiriö, toimintakyvyn haitta, vammaisuus, oikeustoimikelvottomuus, vajaavaltaisuus, työkyvyttömyyseläke.

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