paroxysm in Finnish

paroxysm in Finnish is kohtaus, purkaus, purkaushuippu — paroxysm means a period (especially one of several recurring periods) during the course of an illness when symptoms worsen; a sudden attack of a disease symptom, such as a bout of coughing or a seizure.

paroxysm in Finnish

kohtaus

noun

(countable, medicine) A period (especially one of several recurring periods) during the course of an illness when symptoms worsen; a sudden attack of a disease symptom, such as a bout of coughing or a seizure.

kohtaus

noun

(countable) Chiefly followed by of: a sudden outburst of violent activity or feeling; also, the most severe part of an activity or incident; the climax.

purkaus

noun

(countable) Chiefly followed by of: a sudden outburst of violent activity or feeling; also, the most severe part of an activity or incident; the climax.

purkaushuippu

noun

(countable, chiefly, geology) A violent occurrence of a natural phenomenon, such as an earthquake, thunderstorm, or volcanic eruption; specifically (volcanology) , the most explosive event during a series of volcanic eruptions.

riidan puhkeaminen

noun

(countable, archaic) An outburst of a violent argument or disagreement.

äkkimuutos

noun

(uncountable, rare) Disastrous or sudden change.

What does "paroxysm" mean?

noun A period (especially one of several recurring periods) during the course of an illness when symptoms worsen; a sudden attack of a disease symptom, such as a bout of coughing or a seizure.
noun Chiefly followed by of: a sudden outburst of violent activity or feeling; also, the most severe part of an activity or incident; the climax.
noun An outburst of a violent argument or disagreement.
noun A violent occurrence of a natural phenomenon, such as an earthquake, thunderstorm, or volcanic eruption; specifically (volcanology), the most explosive event during a series of volcanic eruptions.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "paroxysm" in Finnish?

"paroxysm" in Finnish is kohtaus, purkaus, purkaushuippu. paroxysm means: A period (especially one of several recurring periods) during the course of an illness when symptoms worsen; a sudden attack of a disease symptom, such as a bout of coughing or a seizure.

Are there other ways to say "paroxysm" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "paroxysm": kohtaus, purkaus, purkaushuippu, riidan puhkeaminen, äkkimuutos.

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