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fain in Finnish

fain in Finnish is tyytyväinen, juhlia — fain means archaic or literary: glad or willing, especially to do something for lack of a better choice.

fain in Finnish

tyytyväinen
adj
Glad, contented, or satisfied to do something in the absence of a better alternative.
juhlia
verb
(Germanic paganism) To celebrate or worship; specifically, to offer an oblation which is not a sacrificial blót.

What does "fain" mean?

  1. adj Archaic or literary: glad or willing, especially to do something for lack of a better choice.
    "She was fain to accept the offer, having no better one."
  2. adv Archaic or literary: gladly; by choice.
    "He would fain have stayed longer, but duty called."
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fain in a sentence

  • She was fain to accept the offer, having no better one.
  • He would fain have stayed longer, but duty called.

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What is "fain" in Finnish?

"fain" in Finnish is tyytyväinen, juhlia. fain means: Archaic or literary: glad or willing, especially to do something for lack of a better choice.

How do you use "fain" in a sentence?

Example: "She was fain to accept the offer, having no better one." In Finnish, "fain" is tyytyväinen, juhlia.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "fain": tyytyväinen, juhlia.

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