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perish in Finnish

perish in Finnish is kadota, näivettyä, pilaantua — perish means to die, especially suddenly or violently.

perish in Finnish

kadota
verb
(intransitive) To decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing.
näivettyä
verb
(intransitive) To decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing.
pilaantua
verb
(intransitive) To decay in such a way that it cannot be used for its original purpose
menehtyä
verb
(intransitive) To die; to cease to live.

What does "perish" mean?

  1. verb To die, especially suddenly or violently.
    "Hundreds perished when the ship sank."
  2. verb To decay, rot, or fall apart until it can no longer be used.
    "Rubber seals perish over time if left in the sun."
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perish in a sentence

  • Hundreds perished when the ship sank.
  • Rubber seals perish over time if left in the sun.

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What is "perish" in Finnish?

"perish" in Finnish is kadota, näivettyä, pilaantua. perish means: To die, especially suddenly or violently.

How do you use "perish" in a sentence?

Example: "Hundreds perished when the ship sank." In Finnish, "perish" is kadota, näivettyä, pilaantua.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "perish": kadota, näivettyä, pilaantua, menehtyä.

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