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play the fool in Finnish

play the fool in Finnish is hölmöillä, pelleillä, teeskennellä tietämätöntä.

play the fool in Finnish

hölmöillä

verb

(idiomatic) To behave in a foolish or comical manner.

pelleillä

verb

(idiomatic) To behave in a foolish or comical manner.

teeskennellä tietämätöntä

verb

(idiomatic) To pretend or feign ignorance.

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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”.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "play the fool" in Finnish?

"play the fool" in Finnish is hölmöillä, pelleillä, teeskennellä tietämätöntä.

Are there other ways to say "play the fool" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "play the fool": hölmöillä, pelleillä, teeskennellä tietämätöntä.

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