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it is what it is in Finnish

it is what it is in Finnish is niin se vain menee, niin se vain on, näin se vain on — it is what it is means said to accept an unwelcome situation that cannot be changed, signalling that there is no point complaining about it further.

it is what it is in Finnish

niin se vain menee
phrase
(idiomatic) That's life; expressing resignment to a situation or set of circumstances, usually without complaint
niin se vain on
phrase
(idiomatic) That's life; expressing resignment to a situation or set of circumstances, usually without complaint
näin se vain on
phrase
(idiomatic) That's life; expressing resignment to a situation or set of circumstances, usually without complaint
sellaista se vain on
phrase
(idiomatic) That's life; expressing resignment to a situation or set of circumstances, usually without complaint
se on, mitä on
phrase
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see it,‎ is,‎ what,‎ it,‎ is. This thing has its own distinct nature; this thing is itself.

What does "it is what it is" mean?

  1. phrase Said to accept an unwelcome situation that cannot be changed, signalling that there is no point complaining about it further.
    "We lost the contract. It is what it is, so let's chase the next one."
  2. phrase Used dismissively to end a discussion or avoid explaining something further.
    "He wouldn't give a reason for the decision, just 'it is what it is'."
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it is what it is in a sentence

  • We lost the contract. It is what it is, so let's chase the next one.
  • The flight's cancelled and there's no other route tonight, so it is what it is.
  • He wouldn't give a reason for the decision, just 'it is what it is'.

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What is "it is what it is" in Finnish?

"it is what it is" in Finnish is niin se vain menee, niin se vain on, näin se vain on. it is what it is means: Said to accept an unwelcome situation that cannot be changed, signalling that there is no point complaining about it further.

How do you use "it is what it is" in a sentence?

Example: "We lost the contract. It is what it is, so let's chase the next one." In Finnish, "it is what it is" is niin se vain menee, niin se vain on, näin se vain on.

Are there other ways to say "it is what it is" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "it is what it is": niin se vain menee, niin se vain on, näin se vain on, sellaista se vain on, se on, mitä on.

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