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earnest in Finnish

earnest in Finnish is vakavuus — earnest means serious and sincere in intention or feeling.

earnest in Finnish

vakavuus
noun

What does "earnest" mean?

  1. adj Serious and sincere in intention or feeling.
    "He made an earnest attempt to apologise for his mistake."
  2. noun A sum of money paid in advance as a pledge or guarantee that a larger deal will go ahead.
    "The buyer put down an earnest payment to secure the property."
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earnest in a sentence

  • He made an earnest attempt to apologise for his mistake.
  • She spoke in an earnest, heartfelt tone.
  • The buyer put down an earnest payment to secure the property.

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What is "earnest" in Finnish?

"earnest" in Finnish is vakavuus. earnest means: Serious and sincere in intention or feeling.

How do you use "earnest" in a sentence?

Example: "He made an earnest attempt to apologise for his mistake." In Finnish, "earnest" is vakavuus.

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