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elect in Finnish

elect in Finnish is uleva, astavalittu, tuleva — elect means to choose someone for a position through a vote.

elect in Finnish

uleva
suffix
Used after a title to indicate that the person has been elected to hold the title, but has not yet officially taken it.
astavalittu
suffix
Used after a title to indicate that the person has been elected to hold the title, but has not yet officially taken it.
tuleva
adj
(postpositive) Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.
vastavalittu
adj
(postpositive) Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.
päättää
verb
(transitive) To choose or make a decision (to do something)
valita
verb
(transitive) To choose or make a decision (to do something)
valita
verb
(transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election

What does "elect" mean?

  1. verb To choose someone for a position through a vote.
    "The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting."
  2. verb To choose or decide to do something.
    "He elected to stay home rather than travel in the storm."
  3. adjective Chosen for a role but not yet officially in it.
    "The president-elect will take office in January."
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elect in a sentence

  • The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting.
  • She was elected mayor for the third time.
  • He elected to stay home rather than travel in the storm.
  • The president-elect will take office in January.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "elect" in Finnish?

"elect" in Finnish is uleva, astavalittu, tuleva. elect means: To choose someone for a position through a vote.

How do you use "elect" in a sentence?

Example: "The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting." In Finnish, "elect" is uleva, astavalittu, tuleva.

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

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "elect": uleva, astavalittu, tuleva, vastavalittu, päättää, valita.

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