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staunch in Finnish

staunch in Finnish is tukeva, vankka, vankkumaton — staunch means firmly loyal and unwavering in support of a person, belief, or cause.

staunch in Finnish

tukeva
adj
Strongly built; also, in good or strong condition.
vankka
adj
Strongly built; also, in good or strong condition.
vankkumaton
adj
Dependable, loyal, reliable, trustworthy.

What does "staunch" mean?

  1. adj Firmly loyal and unwavering in support of a person, belief, or cause.
    "She remained a staunch supporter of the charity for over thirty years."
  2. adj Solidly built and watertight; not leaking.
    "The old boat proved surprisingly staunch despite its age."
  3. verb To stop the flow of something, especially blood (more commonly spelled "stanch").
    "He pressed a cloth to the wound to staunch the bleeding."
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staunch in a sentence

  • She remained a staunch supporter of the charity for over thirty years.
  • He was a staunch defender of free speech, even when it was unpopular.
  • The old boat proved surprisingly staunch despite its age.
  • He pressed a cloth to the wound to staunch the bleeding.

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What is "staunch" in Finnish?

"staunch" in Finnish is tukeva, vankka, vankkumaton. staunch means: Firmly loyal and unwavering in support of a person, belief, or cause.

How do you use "staunch" in a sentence?

Example: "She remained a staunch supporter of the charity for over thirty years." In Finnish, "staunch" is tukeva, vankka, vankkumaton.

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

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "staunch": tukeva, vankka, vankkumaton.

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