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katoava — meaning in English

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English meaning

moribund adj Close to death; dying.
transient adj Lasting only a short time; passing quickly.

Senses

katoava is used for these senses in English:

moribund (figurative) Almost obsolete; nearing an end.
transient Passing or disappearing with time; transitory.

moribund — full definition

adj Close to death; dying.
adj Nearly out of use; coming to an end.

transient — full definition

adj Lasting only a short time; passing quickly.
noun A person who stays somewhere only briefly, such as a traveler or migrant worker.

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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

häviävä kuoleva loppuva poistuva häipyvä katoavainen ohimenevä hetkellinen lyhytaikainen koditon