kalvakka — meaning in English

English meaning

• haggard adjective Looking tired, worn out, or unwell, often from stress, illness, or lack of sleep.
• pale adjective Light in color, or lacking the usual color, especially in the face.

Senses

kalvakka is used for these senses in English:

• haggard Looking exhausted, worried, or poor in condition
• pale Light in color.

pale — full definition

1. adjective Light in color, or lacking the usual color, especially in the face.
2. verb To become pale, especially from shock, fear, or illness.
3. verb To seem weaker or less impressive by comparison.
4. noun The historical phrase "beyond the pale," meaning outside acceptable limits or boundaries.

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