slouch in Finnish

slouch in Finnish is kyyhöttäminen, roikottaminen, velttous — slouch means to stand or sit with the shoulders and head drooping forward instead of upright.

slouch in Finnish

kyyhöttäminen

noun

A hanging down of the head; a drooping posture; a limp appearance

roikottaminen

noun

A hanging down of the head; a drooping posture; a limp appearance

velttous

noun

A hanging down of the head; a drooping posture; a limp appearance

vetelyys

noun

A hanging down of the head; a drooping posture; a limp appearance

lerpahdus

noun

Any depression or hanging down, as of a hat brim.

roikkuminen

noun

Any depression or hanging down, as of a hat brim.

vetelys

noun

Someone who is slow to act.

vätys

noun

Someone who is slow to act.

köntys

noun

(dated) An awkward, heavy, clownish fellow.

What does "slouch" mean?

verb To stand or sit with the shoulders and head drooping forward instead of upright.
"Don't slouch at your desk all day — it's bad for your back."
noun A drooping, lazy posture, or (informally) someone who lacks skill or effort.
"He's no slouch when it comes to chess."

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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”.

slouch in a sentence

Don't slouch at your desk all day — it's bad for your back.
He's no slouch when it comes to chess.

Similar words in Finnish

slump

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "slouch" in Finnish?

"slouch" in Finnish is kyyhöttäminen, roikottaminen, velttous. slouch means: To stand or sit with the shoulders and head drooping forward instead of upright.

How do you use "slouch" in a sentence?

Example: "Don't slouch at your desk all day — it's bad for your back." In Finnish, "slouch" is kyyhöttäminen, roikottaminen, velttous.

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

Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "slouch": kyyhöttäminen, roikottaminen, velttous, vetelyys, lerpahdus, roikkuminen.

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