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
Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
kohtuus
Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
raittius
Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
itsehillintä
Moderation of passion; calmness.
kohtuullisuus
Moderation of passion; calmness.
maltti
Moderation of passion; calmness.
tyyneys
Moderation of passion; calmness.
kohtuus
(obsolete) State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.
What does "temperance" mean?
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noun Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.
"He practised temperance in all things, eating and drinking in moderation."
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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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