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failure in Finnish

failure in Finnish is epäonnistuminen, kömmähdys, moka — failure means the state of not achieving a desired or intended result.

failure in Finnish

epäonnistuminen
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
kömmähdys
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
moka
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
munaus
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
möhläys
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
tunarointi
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
pysähdys
noun
(pathology) A condition in which a specified organ does not function well enough to support life.
vaurio
noun
(pathology) A condition in which a specified organ does not function well enough to support life.
epäonnistuja
noun
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.
luuseri
noun
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.
romu
noun
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.
susi
noun
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.
tohelo
noun
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.
tunari
noun
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.
häiriö
noun
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.
kaatuminen
noun
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.
toimintahäiriö
noun
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.
vaurio
noun
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.
vika
noun
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.

What does "failure" mean?

  1. noun The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
    "Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time."
  2. noun Not doing something that should have been done.
    "His failure to lock the door allowed the cat to wander out."
  3. noun The point at which an organ or system stops working properly.
    "He was rushed to hospital with heart failure."
  4. noun Someone or something considered unsuccessful.
    "He felt like a failure after losing both his job and his flat."
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failure in a sentence

  • Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time.
  • The launch ended in complete failure.
  • His failure to lock the door allowed the cat to wander out.
  • Failure to pay the bill by Friday may result in a late fee.

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What is "failure" in Finnish?
"failure" in Finnish is epäonnistuminen, kömmähdys, moka. failure means: The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
How do you use "failure" in a sentence?
Example: "Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time." In Finnish, "failure" is epäonnistuminen, kömmähdys, moka.
Are there other ways to say "failure" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 18 translations listed for "failure": epäonnistuminen, kömmähdys, moka, munaus, möhläys, tunarointi.
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