labour in Finnish
labour in Finnish is työvoima, aherrus, työläiset — labour means hard physical or mental effort put into a task; work.
labour in Finnish
työvoima
(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.
aherrus
(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.
työläiset
(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.
synnytys
ahertaa
(intransitive) To toil, to work.
raataa
(intransitive) To toil, to work.
What does "labour" mean?
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noun Hard physical or mental effort put into a task; work.
"Years of labour went into restoring the old cottage."
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noun Workers as a group, especially the working class, or a political movement representing them.
"The strike drew support from labour unions across the country."
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noun The process of childbirth, including the contractions leading up to it.
"She was in labour for almost fourteen hours before the baby arrived."
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verb To work hard at something, or to move forward with great effort or difficulty.
"He laboured up the steep hill carrying two heavy bags."
labour in a sentence
- Years of labour went into restoring the old cottage.
- The harvest is a labour of love for the whole family.
- The strike drew support from labour unions across the country.
- She was in labour for almost fourteen hours before the baby arrived.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "labour" in Finnish?
"labour" in Finnish is työvoima, aherrus, työläiset. labour means: Hard physical or mental effort put into a task; work.
How do you use "labour" in a sentence?
Example: "Years of labour went into restoring the old cottage." In Finnish, "labour" is työvoima, aherrus, työläiset.
Are there other ways to say "labour" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "labour": työvoima, aherrus, työläiset, synnytys, ahertaa, raataa.
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