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avainhenkilö — meaning in English

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English meaning

linchpin noun A pin pushed through the end of an axle to keep a wheel from sliding off.

Senses

avainhenkilö is used for these senses in English:

big deal (idiomatic, informal) Someone very important; a VIP.
linchpin (figuratively) A central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.

linchpin — full definition

noun A pin pushed through the end of an axle to keep a wheel from sliding off.
noun The person or thing that holds a system, plan, or organization together and is essential to its success.

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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”.

Related Finnish words

mitä sitten entä sitten iso juttu tärkeä henkilö sokka kulmakivi