elderly in Finnish
elderly in Finnish is iäkäs, vanha, vanhus — elderly means old, especially having reached an advanced age.
elderly in Finnish
iäkäs
old; having lived for relatively many years.
vanha
old; having lived for relatively many years.
vanhus
(uncommon) An elderly person.
vanhukset
(with, definite article, collective) Older people as a whole.
What does "elderly" mean?
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adjective Old, especially having reached an advanced age.
"They help care for an elderly neighbor who lives alone."
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noun Older people considered as a group.
"The clinic offers free flu shots for the elderly."
elderly in a sentence
- They help care for an elderly neighbor who lives alone.
- The elderly couple has been married for over fifty years.
- The clinic offers free flu shots for the elderly.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "elderly" in Finnish?
"elderly" in Finnish is iäkäs, vanha, vanhus. elderly means: Old, especially having reached an advanced age.
How do you use "elderly" in a sentence?
Example: "They help care for an elderly neighbor who lives alone." In Finnish, "elderly" is iäkäs, vanha, vanhus.
Are there other ways to say "elderly" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "elderly": iäkäs, vanha, vanhus, vanhukset.
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