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press-gang in Finnish

press-gang in Finnish is pakkovärvätä, shanghaijata.

press-gang in Finnish

pakkovärvätä

verb

(transitive) To coerce (somebody) into doing something that they are reluctant to do.

shanghaijata

verb

(transitive) To coerce (somebody) into doing something that they are reluctant to do.

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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 "press-gang" in Finnish?

"press-gang" in Finnish is pakkovärvätä, shanghaijata.

Are there other ways to say "press-gang" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "press-gang": pakkovärvätä, shanghaijata.

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