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jälki — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • aftermath noun The period or situation that results from a significant, usually damaging, event.
  • blemish noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
  • filial adj Relating to, or fitting for, a son or daughter's relationship with a parent.
  • impression noun A feeling or opinion formed about something, often quickly and without deep analysis.
  • imprint noun A mark left by pressing something onto a surface, or a lasting effect on someone's mind or life.
  • mark noun A visible line, spot, or impression left on a surface.
  • print verb To produce text or images on paper or another surface, typically using a machine.
  • scent noun A distinctive smell.
  • sign noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
  • slot noun A narrow opening or groove designed to fit something into, or an assigned place in a schedule or sequence.
  • spur noun A spiked device worn on a rider's boot heel to urge a horse forward.
  • stain noun A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
  • trace noun A small mark, sign, or amount left behind that shows something existed or happened.
  • track noun A rough path or trail, often left by repeated use.
  • trail verb To follow closely behind someone or something.
  • vestige noun A mark left on the earth by a foot.

Senses

jälki is used for these senses in English:

  • aftermath That which happens after, that which follows, usually of strongly negative connotation in most contexts, implying a preceding catastrophe.
  • blemish A small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.
  • filial (genetics) Of a generation or generations descending from a specific previous one.
  • impression The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.
  • imprint An impression; the mark left behind by printing something.
  • mark A visible impression or sign; a blemish, scratch, or stain, whether accidental or intentional. [from 9th c.]
  • print A visible impression on a surface.
  • scent (figuratively) Any trail or trace that can be followed to find something or someone, such as the paper left behind in a paperchase.

blemish — full definition

  1. noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
  2. verb To spoil the appearance or reputation of something.

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