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karkaisu — meaning in English

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English meaning

temper noun A person's tendency to become angry, or a fit of anger itself.

Senses

karkaisu is used for these senses in English:

quenching (metallurgy) The rapid cooling of a hot metal object, by placing it in a liquid, in order to harden it.
temper The heat treatment to which a metal or other material has been subjected; a material that has undergone a particular heat treatment.

temper — full definition

noun A person's tendency to become angry, or a fit of anger itself.
noun A person's general mood or state of mind.
verb To moderate or soften something, making it less extreme.
verb To toughen metal or glass by controlled heating and cooling.

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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

luonne luonteenlaatu temperamentti tuuli mielenlaatu mielentila mieliala päästäminen karkaista päästää temperoida freesata