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fester in Finnish

fester in Finnish is mädäntyä, muhia — fester means to become infected and produce pus, as an untreated wound.

fester in Finnish

mädäntyä
verb
(intransitive) To become septic; to become rotten.
muhia
verb
(intransitive) To worsen, especially due to lack of attention.

What does "fester" mean?

  1. verb To become infected and produce pus, as an untreated wound.
    "The cut on his hand had begun to fester by the time he saw a doctor."
  2. verb To worsen over time, especially through neglect, as a problem or resentment.
    "Their unresolved argument festered for months."
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fester in a sentence

  • The cut on his hand had begun to fester by the time he saw a doctor.
  • Their unresolved argument festered for months.

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What is "fester" in Finnish?

"fester" in Finnish is mädäntyä, muhia. fester means: To become infected and produce pus, as an untreated wound.

How do you use "fester" in a sentence?

Example: "The cut on his hand had begun to fester by the time he saw a doctor." In Finnish, "fester" is mädäntyä, muhia.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "fester": mädäntyä, muhia.

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