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wistful in Finnish

wistful in Finnish is kaihoisa, haikea, mietteliäs — wistful means filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.

wistful in Finnish

kaihoisa
adj
Full of longing or yearning.
haikea
adj
Full of longing or yearning.
haikea
adj
Sad and thoughtful.
mietteliäs
adj
Sad and thoughtful.

What does "wistful" mean?

  1. adjective Filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.
    "She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs."
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wistful in a sentence

  • She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs.
  • He spoke in a wistful tone about his childhood home.

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What is "wistful" in Finnish?

"wistful" in Finnish is kaihoisa, haikea, mietteliäs. wistful means: Filled with a gentle sadness or longing, especially for something in the past.

How do you use "wistful" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave a wistful smile as she looked through the old photographs." In Finnish, "wistful" is kaihoisa, haikea, mietteliäs.

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

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "wistful": kaihoisa, haikea, mietteliäs.

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