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kolkko — meaning in English

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English meaning

bleak adj Cold, gray, and exposed, with nothing to soften the harshness of the scene.
gloomy adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
grim adj Bleak, gloomy, or discouraging.

Senses

kolkko is used for these senses in English:

bleak Unhappy; cheerless; miserable; emotionally desolate.
gloomy Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
grim Ghastly or sinister.

bleak — full definition

adj Cold, gray, and exposed, with nothing to soften the harshness of the scene.
adj Offering little hope; grim.

gloomy — full definition

adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
adj Sad, pessimistic, or without hope.

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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

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