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idleness in Finnish

idleness in Finnish is joutilaisuus, velttous, vetelyys — idleness means the state of not working or doing anything; laziness or inactivity.

idleness in Finnish

joutilaisuus
noun
The state of being idle; inactivity.
velttous
noun
The state of being indolent; indolence.
vetelyys
noun
The state of being indolent; indolence.
turhuus
noun
Groundlessness; worthlessness; triviality; vanity; frivolity.

What does "idleness" mean?

  1. noun The state of not working or doing anything; laziness or inactivity.
    "Weeks of idleness on the injured list left the athlete restless."
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idleness in a sentence

  • Weeks of idleness on the injured list left the athlete restless.
  • The old proverb warns that idleness leads to mischief.

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What is "idleness" in Finnish?

"idleness" in Finnish is joutilaisuus, velttous, vetelyys. idleness means: The state of not working or doing anything; laziness or inactivity.

How do you use "idleness" in a sentence?

Example: "Weeks of idleness on the injured list left the athlete restless." In Finnish, "idleness" is joutilaisuus, velttous, vetelyys.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "idleness": joutilaisuus, velttous, vetelyys, turhuus.

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