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vulnerable in Finnish

vulnerable in Finnish is haavoittuvainen, herkkä — vulnerable means likely to be harmed, attacked, or hurt, physically or emotionally.

vulnerable in Finnish

haavoittuvainen
adj
More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
herkkä
adj
More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

What does "vulnerable" mean?

  1. adj Likely to be harmed, attacked, or hurt, physically or emotionally.
    "Newborns are especially vulnerable to infection."
  2. adj Open to attack from malicious software or hackers.
    "Outdated software leaves the network vulnerable to attacks."
  3. adj At moderate risk of extinction, in conservation terminology.
    "The species was reclassified from "vulnerable" to "endangered" after its numbers dropped further."

vulnerable in a sentence

  • Newborns are especially vulnerable to infection.
  • Sharing his fears made him feel vulnerable in front of the group.
  • Outdated software leaves the network vulnerable to attacks.
  • The species was reclassified from "vulnerable" to "endangered" after its numbers dropped further.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "vulnerable" in Finnish?

"vulnerable" in Finnish is haavoittuvainen, herkkä. vulnerable means: Likely to be harmed, attacked, or hurt, physically or emotionally.

How do you use "vulnerable" in a sentence?

Example: "Newborns are especially vulnerable to infection." In Finnish, "vulnerable" is haavoittuvainen, herkkä.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "vulnerable": haavoittuvainen, herkkä.

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