incumbent in Finnish
incumbent in Finnish is istuva, samalla tasolla (kuin etuvarpaat), lepäävä — incumbent means currently holding an office or position.
incumbent in Finnish
istuva
(zoology) Of a body part such as a hair, spine, or wing: bent downwards or otherwise positioned so that it, or part of it, rests on or touches something else; specifically (ornithology) , of the hind toe of a bird: fully resting on a support.
samalla tasolla (kuin etuvarpaat)
(zoology) Of a body part such as a hair, spine, or wing: bent downwards or otherwise positioned so that it, or part of it, rests on or touches something else; specifically (ornithology) , of the hind toe of a bird: fully resting on a support.
lepäävä
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
makaava
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
nojaava
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
riippuva
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
poikkitelainen
(botany) Of an anther: lying on the inner side of the filament; also, of a cotyledon: having its back lying against the radicle.
asiaan kuuluva
Followed by on or upon: imposed on one as an obligation, especially due to one's office or position.
asiaankuuluva
Followed by on or upon: imposed on one as an obligation, especially due to one's office or position.
asianmukainen
Followed by on or upon: imposed on one as an obligation, especially due to one's office or position.
tehtävän edellyttämä
Followed by on or upon: imposed on one as an obligation, especially due to one's office or position.
istuva
Being the current holder of an office or a title; specifically (Christianity, obsolete) , of an ecclesiastical benefice.
viranhaltija
The current holder of an office or title; (specifically, Christianity) the holder of an ecclesiastical benefice.
What does "incumbent" mean?
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adj Currently holding an office or position.
"The incumbent mayor won re-election by a wide margin."
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adj Required of someone because of their role or position.
"It is incumbent upon the CEO to keep shareholders informed."
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noun The person who currently holds an office or position.
"The challenger struggled to unseat the incumbent."
incumbent in a sentence
- The incumbent mayor won re-election by a wide margin.
- It is incumbent upon the CEO to keep shareholders informed.
- The challenger struggled to unseat the incumbent.
Common Finnish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "incumbent" in Finnish?
"incumbent" in Finnish is istuva, samalla tasolla (kuin etuvarpaat), lepäävä. incumbent means: Currently holding an office or position.
How do you use "incumbent" in a sentence?
Example: "The incumbent mayor won re-election by a wide margin." In Finnish, "incumbent" is istuva, samalla tasolla (kuin etuvarpaat), lepäävä.
Are there other ways to say "incumbent" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 12 translations listed for "incumbent": istuva, samalla tasolla (kuin etuvarpaat), lepäävä, makaava, nojaava, riippuva.
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