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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
adj
(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)
adj
(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
adj
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
makaava
adj
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
nojaava
adj
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
riippuva
adj
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
poikkitelainen
adj
(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
adj
Followed by on or upon: imposed on one as an obligation, especially due to one's office or position.
asiaankuuluva
adj
Followed by on or upon: imposed on one as an obligation, especially due to one's office or position.
asianmukainen
adj
Followed by on or upon: imposed on one as an obligation, especially due to one's office or position.
tehtävän edellyttämä
adj
Followed by on or upon: imposed on one as an obligation, especially due to one's office or position.
istuva
adj
Being the current holder of an office or a title; specifically (Christianity, obsolete) , of an ecclesiastical benefice.
viranhaltija
noun
The current holder of an office or title; (specifically, Christianity) the holder of an ecclesiastical benefice.

What does "incumbent" mean?

  1. adj Currently holding an office or position.
    "The incumbent mayor won re-election by a wide margin."
  2. adj Required of someone because of their role or position.
    "It is incumbent upon the CEO to keep shareholders informed."
  3. 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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