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eat one's words in Finnish

eat one's words in Finnish is perua sanansa, syödä sanansa.

eat one's words in Finnish

perua sanansa

verb

(figuratively) To regret or retract what one has said.

syödä sanansa

verb

(figuratively) To regret or retract what one has said.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "eat one's words" in Finnish?

"eat one's words" in Finnish is perua sanansa, syödä sanansa.

Are there other ways to say "eat one's words" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "eat one's words": perua sanansa, syödä sanansa.

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