preoccupy in Finnish

preoccupy in Finnish is askarruttaa, kiinnittää jonkun huomio johonkin, siirtää jonkun huomio johonkin — preoccupy means to distract; to draw attention elsewhere.

preoccupy in Finnish

askarruttaa

verb

kiinnittää jonkun huomio johonkin

verb

siirtää jonkun huomio johonkin

verb

What does "preoccupy" mean?

verb To distract; to draw attention elsewhere.
verb To worry or concern (someone) so as to distract them.
verb To occupy or take possession of beforehand.

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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 "preoccupy" in Finnish?

"preoccupy" in Finnish is askarruttaa, kiinnittää jonkun huomio johonkin, siirtää jonkun huomio johonkin. preoccupy means: To distract; to draw attention elsewhere.

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

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "preoccupy": askarruttaa, kiinnittää jonkun huomio johonkin, siirtää jonkun huomio johonkin.

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