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temperance in Finnish

temperance in Finnish is itsehillintä, kohtuus, raittius — temperance means self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.

temperance in Finnish

itsehillintä
noun
Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
kohtuus
noun
Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
raittius
noun
Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
itsehillintä
noun
Moderation of passion; calmness.
kohtuullisuus
noun
Moderation of passion; calmness.
maltti
noun
Moderation of passion; calmness.
tyyneys
noun
Moderation of passion; calmness.
kohtuus
noun
(obsolete) State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.

What does "temperance" mean?

  1. noun Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.
    "He practised temperance in all things, eating and drinking in moderation."
  2. noun Moderation in, or complete avoidance of, alcohol.
    "The temperance movement pushed for laws banning the sale of alcohol."
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temperance in a sentence

  • He practised temperance in all things, eating and drinking in moderation.
  • The temperance movement pushed for laws banning the sale of alcohol.

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What is "temperance" in Finnish?

"temperance" in Finnish is itsehillintä, kohtuus, raittius. temperance means: Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.

How do you use "temperance" in a sentence?

Example: "He practised temperance in all things, eating and drinking in moderation." In Finnish, "temperance" is itsehillintä, kohtuus, raittius.

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

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "temperance": itsehillintä, kohtuus, raittius, kohtuullisuus, maltti, tyyneys.

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