understate in Finnish

understate in Finnish is vähätellä, ilmoittaa todellista pienemmäksi — understate means to state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.

understate in Finnish

vähätellä

verb

ilmoittaa todellista pienemmäksi

verb

To state a quantity that is too low.

What does "understate" mean?

verb To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
verb To state (something) with an intentional lack of emphasis, in order to express irony.
verb To state a quantity that is too low.

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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”.

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”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "understate" in Finnish?

"understate" in Finnish is vähätellä, ilmoittaa todellista pienemmäksi. understate means: To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "understate": vähätellä, ilmoittaa todellista pienemmäksi.

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