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yearning in Finnish

yearning in Finnish is kaipaus, kaipuu, ikävä — yearning means a deep, wistful longing for something.

yearning in Finnish

kaipaus
noun
A wistful or melancholy longing.
kaipuu
noun
A wistful or melancholy longing.
ikävä
noun
A wistful or melancholy longing.

What does "yearning" mean?

  1. noun A deep, wistful longing for something.
    "A yearning for home crept over him as winter set in."
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yearning in a sentence

  • A yearning for home crept over him as winter set in.

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What is "yearning" in Finnish?

"yearning" in Finnish is kaipaus, kaipuu, ikävä. yearning means: A deep, wistful longing for something.

How do you use "yearning" in a sentence?

Example: "A yearning for home crept over him as winter set in." In Finnish, "yearning" is kaipaus, kaipuu, ikävä.

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

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "yearning": kaipaus, kaipuu, ikävä.

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