touchy in Finnish
touchy in Finnish is arkaluonteinen, arkatunteinen, herkkätunteinen — touchy means easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.
touchy in Finnish
arkaluonteinen
(of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.
arkatunteinen
(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.
herkkätunteinen
(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.
What does "touchy" mean?
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adjective Easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.
"He's a bit touchy about his height, so don't joke about it."
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adjective Requiring careful or tactful handling because it is sensitive or controversial.
"Salary is a touchy subject in most offices."
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touchy in a sentence
- He's a bit touchy about his height, so don't joke about it.
- Salary is a touchy subject in most offices.
- Negotiations over the border remain a touchy issue.
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What is "touchy" in Finnish?
"touchy" in Finnish is arkaluonteinen, arkatunteinen, herkkätunteinen. touchy means: Easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.
How do you use "touchy" in a sentence?
Example: "He's a bit touchy about his height, so don't joke about it." In Finnish, "touchy" is arkaluonteinen, arkatunteinen, herkkätunteinen.
Are there other ways to say "touchy" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "touchy": arkaluonteinen, arkatunteinen, herkkätunteinen.
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