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kirkaista — meaning in English

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English meaning

shriek noun A sharp, high-pitched scream or cry.
shrill adj High-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.

Senses

kirkaista is used for these senses in English:

shriek (intransitive) To utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.
shrill To make a shrill noise.

shriek — full definition

noun A sharp, high-pitched scream or cry.
verb To let out a sharp, high-pitched scream or cry.

shrill — full definition

adj High-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.
verb To make a shrill sound.

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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

kirkaisu rääkäisy rääkäistä kimakka kimeä kimeä-ääninen kirpeä terävä kova tiukka äänekäs kimeä ääni