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genuflect in Finnish

genuflect in Finnish is polvistua, kyyristellä — genuflect means to bend the knee, as in servitude.

genuflect in Finnish

polvistua
verb
kyyristellä
verb
(intransitive, figurative) To behave in a servile manner; to grovel.

What does "genuflect" mean?

  1. verb To bend the knee, as in servitude.
  2. verb To briefly enter a position that touches one knee to the ground in a manner that is typically associated with formal homage or religious worship.
  3. verb To behave in a servile manner; to grovel.
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What is "genuflect" in Finnish?

"genuflect" in Finnish is polvistua, kyyristellä. genuflect means: To bend the knee, as in servitude.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "genuflect": polvistua, kyyristellä.

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