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paradox in Finnish

paradox in Finnish is paradoksi, kummajainen — paradox means a statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.

paradox in Finnish

paradoksi
noun
kummajainen
noun
A person or thing having contradictory properties.

What does "paradox" mean?

  1. noun A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.
    "The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox."
  2. noun A person or thing that combines seemingly contradictory qualities.
    "He was a paradox: fiercely private yet a famous public performer."
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paradox in a sentence

  • The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox.
  • It's a paradox that the more choices we have, the harder it can be to decide.
  • He was a paradox: fiercely private yet a famous public performer.
  • The old professor was a paradox, being both extremely strict and wonderfully kind.

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What is "paradox" in Finnish?
"paradox" in Finnish is paradoksi, kummajainen. paradox means: A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.
How do you use "paradox" in a sentence?
Example: "The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox." In Finnish, "paradox" is paradoksi, kummajainen.
Are there other ways to say "paradox" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "paradox": paradoksi, kummajainen.
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