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kauheus — meaning in English

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English meaning

abyss noun A very deep, seemingly bottomless chasm or void.
horrible adj Causing horror; extremely unpleasant or shocking.

Senses

kauheus is used for these senses in English:

abyss (with, article) An impending catastrophic happening.
horrible A thing that causes horror; a terrifying thing, particularly a prospective bad consequence asserted as likely to result from an act.

abyss — full definition

noun A very deep, seemingly bottomless chasm or void.
noun A situation or state of overwhelming trouble, hopelessness, or ruin.

horrible — full definition

adj Causing horror; extremely unpleasant or shocking.
adj Informal: very bad or unkind.

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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

kuilu syöveri horna kurimus rappio sydänkohta kauhea hirvittävä kammottava karmiva kauhistuttava surkea