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kahnaus — meaning in English

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English meaning

miff noun (informal) A minor disagreement or squabble.
skirmish noun A short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.

Senses

kahnaus is used for these senses in English:

miff A small argument; a quarrel.
skirmish (military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.

miff — full definition

noun (informal) A minor disagreement or squabble.
noun (informal) A feeling of being annoyed or upset.

skirmish — full definition

noun A short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.
noun A minor dispute or disagreement.
verb To fight in a small, brief clash.

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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

erimielisyys loukata loukkaantua kahakka kahina rytäkkä välikohtaus yhteenotto jupakka kiista kina kinastelu