rue in Finnish
rue in Finnish is katumus, ruuta, sääli — rue means to bitterly regret something, especially a decision or action.
rue in Finnish
katumus
(archaic, or, dialectal) Sorrow; repentance; regret.
ruuta
Any of various perennial shrubs of the genus Ruta, especially the herb Ruta graveolens (common rue), formerly used in medicines.
sääli
(archaic, or, dialectal) Pity; compassion.
katua
(transitive) To repent of or regret (some past action or event); to wish that a past action or event had not taken place.
What does "rue" mean?
-
verb To bitterly regret something, especially a decision or action.
"She would rue the day she signed that contract."
-
noun An old-fashioned bitter-tasting herb once used in traditional medicine.
"The garden had a small patch of rue growing near the wall."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Finnish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Finnish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Finnish
rue in a sentence
- She would rue the day she signed that contract.
- He rued ignoring his doctor's advice.
- The garden had a small patch of rue growing near the wall.
- Rue has small yellow flowers and a sharp smell that many insects dislike.
Similar words in Finnish
Common Finnish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "rue" in Finnish?
"rue" in Finnish is katumus, ruuta, sääli. rue means: To bitterly regret something, especially a decision or action.
How do you use "rue" in a sentence?
Example: "She would rue the day she signed that contract." In Finnish, "rue" is katumus, ruuta, sääli.
Are there other ways to say "rue" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "rue": katumus, ruuta, sääli, katua.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
